Program Overview
The theatre program provides students with comprehensive training in preparation for a career in the professional theatre. Students take classes in movement, speaking voice, singing (both musical theatre and classical), dance (jazz, tap, ballet, modern and musical theatre dance), piano, music theory, and various acting styles.
B.F.A. Degree Requirements
The Theatre Education program provides students with a broad range of knowledge and experience in theatre specifically designed to help prepare the student to teach Theatre Arts at the secondary level.
Students pursuing a B.F.A. in Theatre Education must also pursue a B.S.E. in Secondary Education to be licensed to teach.
In addition to programmatic requirements, students are responsible for satisfying all requirements of the Drake Curriculum, including Areas of Inquiry (AOI)
Student must also satisfy university graduation requirements for all undergraduate students..