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What is Theatre?

The Department of Theatre offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Theatre, which equips students with a thorough knowledge of the dramatic arts and theatrical production, imparting vital skills relevant to real-world applications.

Why theatre at OSU?

The BA degree program allows you to create a personalized degree plan that aligns with your interests and career objectives. It offers a wide-ranging foundation in both practical and theoretical aspects, making it an excellent choice for students passionate about various aspects of performance and production, seeking a thorough education in theater. The degree's flexibility also enables students to consider a double major or a minor in another field.

Career Paths

These degrees are designed to prepare students for careers in the film, live stage, and performance industry. A BA graduate brings a high level of skill, focus, and preparation to their respective discipline, be it acting or more the more specialized musical theatre genre. Our graduates have pursued successful careers in a variety of fields:

540seats in the Vivia Nail Locke Theater

housed in the Seretean Center for the Performing Arts

Highlights

  • The BA in Theatre is a comprehensive 48-hour degree with coursework in performance, technical theatre, directing, design, theatre history and dramatic literature.
  • Students may elect an emphasis in performance, technical theatre and design, or a combination of performance and design/tech.

 

Facilities

  • The Vivia Nail Locke Theater in the Seretean Center for the Performing Arts seats 540 as a traditional proscenium configuration.
  • The Jerry L. Davis Studio Theater seats 75 and is home to the Studio Season productions of the department. These shows are often student directed and designed.

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