Program Overview

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Overview

Wichita State's award-winning Bachelor of Arts (BA) theatre program will equip you with a firm foundation of knowledge and practical skills for a successful theatre career. You'll enjoy personalized training with acclaimed professionals and virtually countless opportunities to showcase your talent on campus and throughout Kansas' center of arts and culture.

Applied Learning

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it, equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

Admission to the Program

To be admitted into the College of Fine Arts, you must first be admitted to Wichita State.

Inside the Program

Student Success Story

Theatre students at WSU have many opportunities to show off their talents on a big stage. That's the case for Josh Whedon, whose original play, "States of Happiness," won the WSU Playwriting Competition before being chosen for a regional performance in Iowa. The critics were impressed, because "States of Happiness" -- an all-student production -- was then honored as one of only 10 distinguished productions in the nation by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Washington, D.C.

Curriculum

The Bachelor of Arts in theatre consists of 85 credit hours. You'll take courses in all aspects of theatre from acting and directing to script analysis and stage lighting. In addition, you'll learn a foreign language—and explore other studies outside of theatre based on your interests and career goals.

Careers

From local productions to Broadway, a degree in theatre from Wichita State's College of Fine Arts equips students with the skills, connections, and confidence for careers in TV, film, and the stage.

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