Program Overview

Theatre Major

Immerse yourself in theatre

Begin your journey with Bridgewater College’s theatre degree program , designed to captivate, challenge and inspire students as they pursue a rewarding career in the performing arts. Discover the thrill of collaborating with fellow students, expert faculty and industry professionals as you delve into every facet of stage production – from the enchanting world of lighting to the intricate art of set design, from stepping into captivating roles to honing your directorial prowess and even crafting your own theatrical creations. Your stage is set. Your moment is now.

What to Expect in the Theatre Major

• Put theory into practice as you take what you learn in the classroom and apply it directly to ongoing productions.
• Study the role of the theatre and the theatre artist in today’s society.
• Immerse yourself in costume and set design, writing, acting, music, lighting, sound and so much more.

Theatre Courses

The theatre program incorporates both theoretical and practical application of theatrical study and theatrical practice. The major in theatre seeks to foster a sense of wonder and excitement in students and community members, while continually asking: what is the role of the theatre and theatre artist in society, whether it be campus, a city, the nation or the world?

Core Theatre Curriculum

25 credits of core classes that focus on world theatre history, acting, improvisation, directing, voice and a theatre capstone course focused on the student’s area of concentration.

Hands-on Production Experience

Students participating in theatre at Bridgewater College work as performers, technical theatre assistants, stage managers, assistant directors and other production positions.

Stage Design and Tech

Students take courses related to theatre practice and design that could include painting, introduction to visual design, videography, costumes, lighting, sound and more.

Career Opportunities with a Theatre Degree

A theatre degree prepares you for careers in performance, directing, education, writing, stage management, acting, marketing, production, entrepreneurship and costume design. Our graduates have gone on to pursue advanced study in fine arts, theatre education, and performance, as well as professional roles at organizations like the Weinberg Center for the Arts, Stewart Talent Agency, Cadence Theatre Company, and Gorilla Theatre Productions. Their career paths include:

• Actor/Performer
• Choreographer
• Playwright/Screenwriter
• Director (Stage/Film)
• Stage Technician
• Stage Manager
• Costume Designer
• Producer
• Theatre Educator
• Copy Editor
• Arts Administrator
• Casting Assistant

Activities and Clubs

Get involved in clubs and activities that further fuels your passion for theatre.

• Pinion Players
• Eta Upsilon cast of Alpha Psi Omega

Previous Theatre Performances

• Gin Mummy by Melissa Leilani Larson
• Cinderella, Cinderella by Steve and Kathy Hotchner
• Not Waving by Gen LeRoy
• Glassheart by Reina Hardy
• Interview by Jean-Claude van Itallie
• A Bold Stroke for a Wife by Susanna Centlivre
• The Moors by Jen Silverman
• Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
• Blue Heart by Caryl Churchill
• Today is My Birthday by Susan Soon He Stanton
• Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind by The Neo-Futurists
• Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead by Tom Stoppard
• Almost, Maine by John Cariani
• Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus
• The Children’s Hour by Lillian Hellman
• The Love Song of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Carson Kreitzer
• Woyzeck by Georg Büchner
• The Green Bird by Carlo Gozzi
• The Ugly One by Marius Von Mayenburg
• The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder
• I and You by Lauren Gunderson
• Metamorphosis by Steven Berkoff
• The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged] by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
• My Name is Rachel Corrie
• You Lucky Girl! by Edgar Rice Burroughs
• Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker
• A Dream Play by August Strindberg
• The Contrast by Royall Tyler
• Mostellaria; or The Haunted House by Plautus

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