Explore broadly. Stay flexible.

The BA at UMW Theatre is designed for students who want a well rounded education with room to pursue other interests. You ll gain experience across performance, design, and production while taking advantage of everything a liberal arts education offers.

This degree is best for students who want to double major, add a minor, pursue teaching licensure, or keep their options open.

The best way to learn about theatre is to make theatre.

Design your own path through the major with a customizable curriculum that allows you to try many different areas of the major before deciding which one you want to turn into a career. Apply directly through UMW admissions. No audition or portfolio required.

If you are interested in a BA at UMW, please visit our Course Offerings and learn about all the exciting courses we offer. In addition, take a look at our Practicum Handbook for the many opportunities that are or will become available to you as a major in the department. While you’re at it, take a look at Who We Are or take a look at Our Season and come see a show (we can even get you some free tickets)!

Go farther.

Minor in Musical Theatre 

The department offers a performance-focused minor in musical theatre. The interdisciplinary curriculum builds skills in vocal performance, dance, and acting. While you may pursue the minor regardless of your major, BA majors may choose to minor in musical theatre to create a formal specialty within the degree. 

Minor in Arts Administration 

Together with the College of Business, the department offers an experientially based minor in arts administration to launch graduates into marketing, audience development, fundraising, front of house, and ticketing careers that are abundant in the industry. Students build a strong foundation of coursework that connects with real-world experiences in the field. Graduates emerge from the minor fully prepared to pursue a professional career in arts administration. 

Prepare to Teach 

In partnership with the College of Education and Human Development, the department offers students the opportunity to pursue PreK-12 licensure, as well as a secondary licensure as an additional endorsement. Like the major, the licensure programs combine classroom study with practica, during which students get classroom experience in local schools.