Theatre minors select a dynamic artistic path that uniquely matches their personal interests in areas such as acting, stage design, technical production, and dramatic literature, whether for career exploration or creative expression. Minors are active participants in department productions who develop the foundational techniques and collaborative skills to make imaginative, innovative theatre.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Note: No student may earn a theatre minor as a result of external transfer credit only.
Required Course
Code | Title | Hours |
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THTR 1101 | Introduction to Theatre | 4 |
Foundational Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete one of the following: | 4 | |
Introduction to Acting | ||
Introduction to Technical Theatre | ||
Introduction to Theatrical Design | ||
Dramaturgical Inquiry |
Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
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Choose two courses from the following options (prerequisites may apply): | 8 | |
The Ethics of Narrative in Theatre and The Ethics of Narrative in Theatre Seminar | ||
Ethics in Creativity | ||
Improvisation | ||
Introduction to Acting | ||
Introduction to Technical Theatre | ||
Dance Performance and History: Modern to Hip Hop | ||
Activism and Performance | ||
Race, Power, and Performance | ||
Movement for the Actor | ||
Introduction to Theatrical Design | ||
Documentary Theatre Project | ||
Musical Theatre Performance | ||
Movement: Embodied Approaches to Creativity | ||
The American Black Theatre Experience | ||
History of Musical Theatre | ||
Playwriting | ||
Boston Theatre Experience | ||
Theatre and Society | ||
Acting 2 | ||
Acting for the Camera | ||
Viewpoints | ||
Lighting Design | ||
Costume Design | ||
Fashion Construction and Pattern Making | ||
Scenic Design | ||
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre | ||
Voice and Speech Training | ||
Topics in Theatre History and Culture | ||
Topics in Dance | ||
Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement | ||
Queer Theatre and Performance | ||
Dramaturgical Inquiry | ||
Stage Combat | ||
Directing for the Stage | ||
Performing Theory | ||
Mixed-Media Performance Lab | ||
Topics in Performance Studies | ||
Advanced Acting for the Camera | ||
Devised Theatre Project | ||
Acting 3 | ||
Design for Immersive Performance |
Making Theatre
Code | Title | Hours |
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Participate in a theatre department production: | ||
THTR 1100 | Production Experience 1 | 1 |
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor