Theatre, B.A./B.S.

Overview

Theatre: A window into the human experience.

Whether you aspire for a career on the stage or behind the curtain, this program will help you develop the creative talent, technical skills and performance experiences for a future in professional theater.

Program Details

As a theater arts major, you will learn basics of performance; scenic, costume and lighting design; play analysis; theatre technology and playwriting. You will learn to create and produce living theater, both as an individual artist and as a member of a production team. Students are involved in all aspects of theatrical works, including performance, design, management and production.

Degree Fit

This program could be a good fit if you:

• Have previous drama experience
• Enjoy live theater, television, film
• Have an artistic personality
• Are self-disciplined
• Are committed to developing your talent

Career Outcomes

With this degree, you could become a/an:

• Director
• Actor
• Playwright
• Scenic lighting and costume designer
• Stage manager
• Public relations and marketing officer
• Technical director
• Costume shop manager
• Electrician or master electrician
• Props manager
• Makeup designer
• Carpenter
• Draper
• Milliner
• Cobbler
• Stitcher
• Sound designer
• Sound engineer
• Dramaturge

Location

Moscow

Availability

Available On-Campus

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Careers:

• Director
• Actor
• Playwright
• Scenic lighting and costume designer
• Stage manager
• Public relations and marketing officer
• Technical director
• Costume shop manager
• Electrician or master electrician
• Props manager
• Makeup designer
• Carpenter
• Draper
• Milliner
• Cobbler
• Stitcher
• Sound designer
• Sound engineer
• Dramaturge

Other:

• Students gain valuable on-stage experience with opportunities to perform and produce in both student and community productions.

The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963

Overview

• Type: Public land-grant research university
• Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
• Campus Size: 1,585 acres
• Mascot: Joe Vandal
• Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference

Academics

U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:

• College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
• College of Art and Architecture
• College of Business and Economics
• College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
• College of Engineering
• College of Graduate Studies
• College of Law
• College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
• College of Natural Resources
• College of Science.

Campus and Facilities

The Moscow campus features:

• Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
• Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
• Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
• Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .