Theatre, BA

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The Theatre major develops well-rounded artists who are curious, creative, collaborative and engaged in the world around them. A rich and diverse combination of experiences prepares students for careers onstage, backstage or off-stage.

Coursework includes dramatic theory, history and literature and studio courses in acting and all phases of production work. Students can expect to hone performance and presentation abilities, build project management and other leadership skills and develop a greater capacity to work collaboratively.

The program is enhanced by an engaging production line up including mainstage shows, student-directed work and an annual children’s theatre production in collaboration with The Visiting Writers Series and The Little Read. The Theatre major earns a B.A. degree.

Honors

Students majoring in theatre may apply to pursue program honors. To graduate with honors in Theatre, students must successfully complete THR 498 & THR 499 .

General Education Requirements (37 hours)

Graduation Requirements (4 hours)

General Education Requirements

Major Requirements (40 Hours)

THR 110 - Introduction to Acting Hours: 3
THR 115 - Production Practicum I Hours: 1
THR 211 - Rehearsal Practicum Hours: 1
THR 215 - Production Practicum II Hours: 1
Must take THR 215 twice.
THR 221 - Set Design and Technology Hours: 3
THR 222 - Costume Design and Technology Hours: 3
THR 223 - Light Design and Technology Hours: 3
THR 240 - History and Literature of Theatre I Hours: 3
THR 305 - Advanced Practice in Theatre Hours: 3
THR 340 - History and Literature of Theatre II Hours: 3
THR 411 - Advanced Rehearsal Practicum Hours: 1
THR 415 - Production Practicum III Hours: 1
THR 450 - Directing Hours: 3
THR 488 - Senior Portfolio and Career Strategies Hours: 1
FAC 410 - Creative Futures Hours: 3
FAC 480 - Creative Collaboration and Culture Hours: 3

Choose 3 hours from the following:

All courses may be repeated for credit.
THR 415 - Production Practicum III Hours: 1
FAC 305 - Practicum Hours: 1
FAC 490 - Internship Hours: 3

General Elective Credits

General Electives (39 hours) as needed to reach 120 hours overall.

Total Credit Hours - Minimum 120 hours

On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific General Education requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly.

All bachelor’s degree programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 120 credit hours. If, in combination, General Education, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 120 hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 120 hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major.