Theatre (BA, minor)

Program Overview

Binghamton offers a BA in theatre, providing students with the opportunity to take courses in areas such as: acting, directing, dance, and design/technical theatre. In addition, students can also take courses in musical theater, performance theory, history or criticism.

Degrees Offered

  • BA in Theatre: Acting/Directing
  • BA in Theatre: Dance
  • BA in Theatre: Design/Technical

Minors

  • Theatre

Internships, Research Opportunities and More

Students may participate in department productions which include plays, musicals and dance productions each year. Learn more about the and .

To learn about opportunities for student internships, research and support, visit these links:

Coursework

Some courses to consider in your first year:

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After You Graduate

Binghamton's theatre major teaches students performance and technical skills and also encourages skills in leadership, teamwork, professionalism and self-direction. It also develops life skills such as problem solving, self-presentation and communication.

Career paths could include:

  • actor
  • arts administration
  • Broadway professional
  • casting director
  • children鈥檚 theater production
  • choreography
  • costume design
  • cruise/amusement park entertainment
  • dance company or studio founder/manager/fundraiser
  • dance teacher
  • dancer
  • director
  • drama or dance therapy
  • film/TV professional
  • lighting design
  • lighting/scenery or costume technical professional
  • make-up artist
  • marketing for the arts
  • musical theater professional
  • playwright
  • scene design
  • secondary education theater teacher
  • stage/production management
  • stunt person
  • wedding consultant
  • yoga instructor

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