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

The following degrees are offered in this program.

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

Minors Offered

  • Theatre

The Binghamton Advantage

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.

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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

Accelerated/4+1 Degrees

You may also be interested in our accelerated/4+1 degree programs which allow students to complete their bachelor's degree and a master's degree in just 5 years!

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