Why Study Theatre?
Theatre at Trinity blends creative practice with critical inquiry. You’ll develop confidence as a performer, collaborator, and storyteller while learning to think creatively, communicate effectively, and solve problems in real-world settings.
Build Confidence on Stage
From rehearsals to live performances, students strengthen communication, adaptability, and leadership while working as part of an ensemble.
Explore Every Side of Theatre
Acting, directing, playwriting, design, and technical theatre give students multiple creative pathways while building an understanding of how productions come together.
Mentorship and Professional Growth
Faculty and guest artists mentor students through productions, research, festivals, and professional auditions, helping them build experience and industry connections.
The Theatre Major (B.A.)
The Theatre major develops versatile artists, collaborators, and creative thinkers. Students combine performance, production, dramatic literature, and design while discovering how theatre reflects culture, history, and contemporary society.
In-Demand Skills
You’ll gain skills in:
- Creative collaboration and ensemble work
- Performance, design, and production practice
- Script analysis, interpretation, and storytelling
Interdisciplinary Curriculum:
You’ll complete 33 credit hours in acting, directing, playwriting, design, and related areas. From their first year, students can participate in mainstage productions and pursue support for student-run projects, research, and audition travel.
View Theatre B.A. requirements
Detailed course requirements, sequencing, and policies are outlined in the official Courses of Study Bulletin.
The Theatre major pairs well with programs such as music, communication, psychology, sociology, and political science, reflecting the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of the field.
The Theatre Minor
13 Credit Hours | 1.5 to 2 semesters of coursework
Theatre builds confidence, creativity, and collaboration.
The Theatre minor introduces students to acting, performance, production, and theatre studies while building skills in collaboration, communication, and creative problem-solving. Open to students from any major, the minor complements a wide range of academic interests and offers opportunities to participate in productions both onstage and behind the scenes.
You do not need to be a Theatre major to pursue this minor.
See Trinity Theatre in Action
Go behind the curtain with highlights from Trinity Theatre productions. From classic dramas and bold new works to musicals and student-led performances, these short teasers showcase the creativity, collaboration, and energy that define the theatre experience at Trinity.
Recent Graduate Careers
Theatre graduates leave with experience leading teams, solving creative challenges, and communicating with confidence. Those skills translate to careers across the performing arts, media, education, nonprofit organizations, and many other professions.
Performance, Film, and Entertainment
Students interested in acting and performance gain experience in stage productions, storytelling, and character development. These skills prepare them for careers in theatre, film, television, and other performance-based industries.
Arts Leadership, Management, and Community Work
The program prepares students for roles in arts administration, fundraising, and production management. Students also engage in community-based work and collaborative projects that connect theatre practice with broader audiences and organizations.
Production, Design, and Stagecraft
Coursework in design and production gives students hands-on experience in directing, playwriting, costume and set design, and technical theatre. Students learn how to contribute both on stage and behind the scenes in collaborative creative environments.
Creative Skills Across Industries
Whether completing the major or minor, students develop skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking. These skills translate to careers in marketing, business, media, and other fields that value collaboration, adaptability, and strong communication.
Get Your Questions Answered
Students interested in the Theatre major and minor are encouraged to:
Explore introductory courses in acting, performance, design, and theatre studies, and review the course catalog for detailed requirements.