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 casting and audition process and what shows are coming up next.

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 therapy
  • arts administration
  • Broadway professional
  • casting director
  • choreography
  • costume design
  • cruise/amusement park entertainment
  • dance or theatre company or studio founder/manager/fundraiser
  • dance teacher
  • dancer
  • director
  • educational theater or dance
  • entertainment law
  • film/TV professional
  • lighting design
  • lighting/scenery or costume technical professional
  • physical therapist
  • promotion and marketing for the arts
  • musical theater professional
  • playwright
  • scene design
  • secondary education theater teacher
  • stage/production manager
  • technical theater professional
  • theatrical producer
  • wedding/live events planner
  • yoga instructor

For more information, visit the Theatre website.