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BA at UMW Theatre<\/div>

Bachelor of Arts<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Explore broadly. Stay flexible.<\/h2>

The BA<\/strong> at UMW Theatre<\/strong> 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.<\/p>

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

The best way to learn about theatre is to make theatre.<\/h3>

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.<\/strong><\/p>

If you are interested in a BA at UMW, please visit our Course Offerings<\/a> and learn about all the exciting courses we offer. In addition, take a look at our Practicum Handbook<\/a> 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<\/a> or take a look at Our Season<\/a> and come see a show (we can even get you some free tickets)!<\/p>

Go farther. <\/h2>

Minor in Musical Theatre <\/strong><\/p>

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. <\/p>

Minor in Arts Administration <\/strong><\/p>

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. <\/p>

Prepare to Teach <\/strong><\/p>

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. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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The question isn’t which path is better – it’s which path is right for you.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>“My experience with UMW Theatre has been rewarding and engaging from day one. The welcoming environment created by both faculty and students has encouraged me to expand my skills and challenge myself academically. In just a few years here, I’ve grown considerably as a technical artist and as a person. I’m proud to support the storytelling and artistry that happens on our stage, and I’m grateful for the opportunities and sense of community I’ve found here. I’m excited to see where my future in theatre takes me!” <\/em><\/strong>— Sophie Coudert ’28<\/p><h2 id=\"h-two-paths-one-extraordinary-program-your-choice\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Two paths. One extraordinary program. 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th:first-child, td:first-child {\n position: static;\n }\n }\n <\/style><div class=\"container\">\n <h1>Essential Job Functions & Requirements<\/h1>\n <p class=\"subtitle\">Find the right practicum positions based on your physical abilities<\/p>\n \n<div class=\"instructions\">\n <h2>Please Note<\/h2>\n <p>The following is intended to assist in guiding you toward a practicum assignment that is the right fit for you, and to help you understand the essential actions of each position. If you have a disability or condition which may substantially limit your ability to perform certain functions designated “M” or “H”, and believe reasonable accommodation may be needed to fulfill these duties, please engage in a conversation as early as possible (no later than thesecond week of classes) with Jon Reynolds (jreynol2@umw.edu) and\/or the Office of Disability Resources odr@umw.edu. All accommodation request must go through a proactive interactive process prior to placement.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"instructions\">\n <h2>How to use this guide<\/h2>\n <p>This page shows the essential physical functions of each practicum positions. Use the filters below to hide positions that don’t align with your abilities, or scan the table to compare requirements across positions.<\/p>\n <div class=\"legend\">\n <div class=\"legend-item\">\n <div class=\"legend-box cell-none\">—<\/div>\n <span>Not Required \/ Minimal<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"legend-item\">\n <div class=\"legend-box cell-low\">L<\/div>\n <span>Occasional \/ Light<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"legend-item\">\n <div class=\"legend-box cell-med\">M<\/div>\n <span>Moderate \/ Regular<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"legend-item\">\n <div class=\"legend-box cell-high\">H<\/div>\n <span>Frequent \/ Heavy<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"filters\">\n <h2>Filter by your abilities<\/h2>\n <p>Select essential physical functions you want to <strong>avoid or minimize<\/strong>. Positions that rely heavily on those functions will be hidden.<\/p>\n \n <div class=\"filter-group\">\n <label>Maximum Lifting Capacity:<\/label>\n <div class=\"filter-options\">\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"lift\" data-value=\"25\">Up to 25 lbs<\/button>\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"lift\" data-value=\"40\">Up to 40 lbs<\/button>\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"lift\" data-value=\"50\">Up to 50 lbs<\/button>\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"lift\" data-value=\"75\">Up to 75 lbs<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"filter-group\">\n <label>Limit roles requiring:<\/label>\n <div class=\"filter-options\">\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"avoid\" data-value=\"standing\">Extended Standing<\/button>\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"avoid\" data-value=\"walking\">Frequent Walking<\/button>\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"avoid\" data-value=\"climbing\">Climbing\/Heights<\/button>\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"avoid\" data-value=\"bending\">Bending\/Kneeling<\/button>\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"avoid\" data-value=\"finemotor\">Fine Motor Skills<\/button>\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"avoid\" data-value=\"balance\">Balance\/Coordination<\/button>\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"avoid\" data-value=\"vocal\">Vocal Projection<\/button>\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"avoid\" data-value=\"hearing\">Noisy Environments<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"filter-group\">\n <label>Prefer roles that are:<\/label>\n <div class=\"filter-options\">\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"prefer\" data-value=\"seated\">Primarily Seated<\/button>\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"prefer\" data-value=\"office\">Office-Based<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <button class=\"reset-btn\" onclick=\"resetFilters()\">Reset All Filters<\/button>\n <\/div>\n \n <p class=\"results-count\"><span id=\"count\">22<\/span> of 22 roles shown<\/p>\n \n <div class=\"table-wrapper\">\n <table id=\"matrix\">\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th>Role<\/th>\n <th><div class=\"header-text\">Max Lifting (lbs)<\/div><\/th>\n <th><div class=\"header-text\">Standing<\/div><\/th>\n <th><div class=\"header-text\">Walking<\/div><\/th>\n <th><div class=\"header-text\">Sitting<\/div><\/th>\n <th><div class=\"header-text\">Climbing\/Heights<\/div><\/th>\n <th><div class=\"header-text\">Bending\/Kneeling<\/div><\/th>\n <th><div class=\"header-text\">Fine Motor<\/div><\/th>\n <th><div class=\"header-text\">Balance\/Coord.<\/div><\/th>\n <th><div class=\"header-text\">Vocal Demands<\/div><\/th>\n <th><div class=\"header-text\">Noisy Environ.<\/div><\/th>\n <th><div class=\"header-text\">Visual Acuity<\/div><\/th>\n <th><div class=\"header-text\">Irregular Hours<\/div><\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <!-- COSTUMES\/WARDROBE -->\n <tr class=\"category-header\"><td colspan=\"13\">Costumes\/Wardrobe<\/td><\/tr>\n \n <tr data-lift=\"40\" data-standing=\"2\" data-walking=\"2\" data-climbing=\"0\" data-bending=\"1\" data-finemotor=\"3\" data-balance=\"0\" data-vocal=\"1\" data-hearing=\"1\" data-seated=\"2\">\n <td>Assistant to the Costume Designer<span class=\"role-desc\">Costume construction support<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">40<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n <tr data-lift=\"25\" data-standing=\"2\" data-walking=\"1\" data-climbing=\"0\" data-bending=\"1\" data-finemotor=\"3\" data-balance=\"0\" data-vocal=\"1\" data-hearing=\"1\" data-seated=\"2\">\n <td>Make-Up Crew<span class=\"role-desc\">Makeup application<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">25<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n <tr data-lift=\"40\" data-standing=\"2\" data-walking=\"1\" data-climbing=\"1\" data-bending=\"2\" data-finemotor=\"3\" data-balance=\"0\" data-vocal=\"0\" data-hearing=\"0\" data-seated=\"2\">\n <td>Stitcher<span class=\"role-desc\">Sewing and alterations<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">40<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n <tr data-lift=\"40\" data-standing=\"3\" data-walking=\"3\" data-climbing=\"1\" data-bending=\"3\" data-finemotor=\"3\" data-balance=\"0\" data-vocal=\"1\" data-hearing=\"2\" data-seated=\"0\">\n <td>Wardrobe Supervisor \/ Dresser<span class=\"role-desc\">Backstage costume changes<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">40<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n <!-- DECK CREW -->\n <tr class=\"category-header\"><td colspan=\"13\">Deck Crew<\/td><\/tr>\n \n <tr data-lift=\"50\" data-standing=\"3\" data-walking=\"2\" data-climbing=\"2\" data-bending=\"2\" data-finemotor=\"2\" data-balance=\"1\" data-vocal=\"1\" data-hearing=\"2\" data-seated=\"0\">\n <td>Fly Crew<span class=\"role-desc\">Rigging and fly system operation<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">50<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n <tr data-lift=\"50\" data-standing=\"3\" data-walking=\"3\" data-climbing=\"0\" data-bending=\"1\" data-finemotor=\"2\" data-balance=\"0\" data-vocal=\"2\" data-hearing=\"3\" data-seated=\"1\">\n <td>Run Crew<span class=\"role-desc\">Backstage scene changes<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">50<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n <!-- DIRECTION, MUSIC, DANCE, RESEARCH -->\n <tr class=\"category-header\"><td colspan=\"13\">Direction, Music, Dance, Research<\/td><\/tr>\n \n <tr data-lift=\"0\" data-standing=\"3\" data-walking=\"3\" data-climbing=\"0\" data-bending=\"3\" data-finemotor=\"0\" data-balance=\"3\" data-vocal=\"2\" data-hearing=\"2\" data-seated=\"0\">\n <td>Assistant to the Choreographer<span class=\"role-desc\">Movement demonstration, teaching<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n <tr data-lift=\"30\" data-standing=\"2\" data-walking=\"2\" data-climbing=\"0\" data-bending=\"0\" data-finemotor=\"2\" data-balance=\"0\" data-vocal=\"2\" data-hearing=\"2\" data-seated=\"2\">\n <td>Assistant to the Director<span class=\"role-desc\">Office and rehearsal support<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">30<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n <tr data-lift=\"25\" data-standing=\"2\" data-walking=\"2\" data-climbing=\"0\" data-bending=\"0\" data-finemotor=\"3\" data-balance=\"0\" data-vocal=\"1\" data-hearing=\"3\" data-seated=\"2\">\n <td>Assistant to the Music Director<span class=\"role-desc\">Rehearsal support, score work<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">25<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n <tr data-lift=\"25\" data-standing=\"2\" data-walking=\"2\" data-climbing=\"0\" data-bending=\"0\" data-finemotor=\"2\" data-balance=\"0\" data-vocal=\"2\" data-hearing=\"1\" data-seated=\"2\">\n <td>Dramaturg<span class=\"role-desc\">Research, writing, presentations<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">25<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">M<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n <!-- LIGHTING -->\n <tr class=\"category-header\"><td colspan=\"13\">Lighting<\/td><\/tr>\n \n <tr data-lift=\"75\" data-standing=\"2\" data-walking=\"1\" data-climbing=\"3\" data-bending=\"1\" data-finemotor=\"2\" data-balance=\"3\" data-vocal=\"1\" data-hearing=\"1\" data-seated=\"0\">\n <td>Fly Crew<span 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class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-none\">—<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-low\">L<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n <tr data-lift=\"50\" data-standing=\"3\" data-walking=\"2\" data-climbing=\"3\" data-bending=\"2\" data-finemotor=\"3\" data-balance=\"2\" data-vocal=\"1\" data-hearing=\"1\" data-seated=\"0\">\n <td>Lighting Designer Asst \/ Electricians \/ SFX<span class=\"role-desc\">Lighting hang and focus<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-med\">50<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"cell cell-high\">H<\/span><\/td>\n 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encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><section class=\"wp-block-umw-hero umw-custom-block alignfull umw-hero umw-hero--white umw-hero--with-media umw-hero--with-no-content\"><div class=\"umw-hero__inner\"><div class=\"umw-hero__media\"><picture class=\"umw-hero__media__picture\"><source media=\"(min-width: 600px)\" data-index=\"0\" data-src=\"\/theatre\/files\/2026\/02\/JohnProctorIsTheVillain-121-scaled.jpg\" data-layout=\"desktop\" data-wp-id=\"67921\"><source media=\"(min-width: 600px)\" data-index=\"1\" data-src=\"\/theatre\/files\/2026\/02\/IMG_0411-scaled-e1771428159477.jpg\" data-layout=\"desktop\" data-wp-id=\"67926\"><source media=\"(min-width: 600px)\" data-index=\"2\" data-src=\"\/theatre\/files\/2026\/02\/The25thAnnualPutnamSpellingBee-343-scaled.jpg\" data-layout=\"desktop\" data-wp-id=\"67949\"><source media=\"(min-width: 600px)\" data-index=\"3\" data-src=\"\/theatre\/files\/2026\/02\/Matt-Carroll.png\" data-layout=\"desktop\" data-wp-id=\"67979\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"umw-hero__media__image\" src=\"\/theatre\/files\/2026\/02\/JohnProctorIsTheVillain-121-scaled.jpg\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"umw-hero__title\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__title__wrapper\"><div class=\"umw-hero__eyebrow\">BFA at UMW Theatre<\/div><h1 class=\"umw-hero__title__header\">Bachelor of Fine Arts<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><h2 id=\"h-build-the-career-that-matters-to-you\" class=\"wp-block-heading umw-intro-title\">Build the career that matters to you.<\/h2><p class=\"has-text-align-left umw-intro-content wp-block-paragraph\">The new BFA at UMW Theatre puts you inside real productions from day one — training with purpose, mentored by expert faculty, ready for the career you want.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-at-umw-theatre-we-believe-the-work-we-put-on-stage-has-the-power-to-change-the-world\">At UMW Theatre, we believe the work we put on stage has the 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Ours trains you for a career in it. Our BFA at UMW Theatre is built around intensive, hands-on production work that builds a real portfolio, sharpens your craft, and gives you stories to tell in every audition room and interview.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Theatre has the power to change lives. We also know that belief only matters if you have the tools to be that change. You’ll graduate ready to work — and ready to lead.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested in a BFA at UMW Theatre, please find your area of interest below to learn about the requirements and to submit materials.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cas.umw.edu\/theatre\/files\/2026\/02\/JohnProctorIsTheVillain-121-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/cas.umw.edu\/theatre\/files\/2026\/02\/JohnProctorIsTheVillain-121-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"The central figure is standing with a surprised expression, mouth open, wearing a purple and orange patterned sleeveless top, white ripped jeans, and red platform sandals. To her right, another woman sits on a high stool, smiling; she has bright red braided hair and is wearing a black graphic t-shirt and camouflage pants. 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The student wears a black t-shirt featuring the phrase \" class=\"wp-image-67920\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Create worlds for the most important stories.<\/strong><br>In Design & Technology, BFA students explore scenic, lighting, costume, and sound design as well as technical production and backstage artistry. With state‑of‑the‑art equipment and systems and mentorship from experienced faculty,  our designers and technicians gain the practical experience and creative fluency essential to bringing stories to life.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umw.edu\/undergraduate\/majors\/design-and-technology\/#planofstudytext\">Learn More<div class=\"arrow\"><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cas.umw.edu\/theatre\/design-technology\/\">Applying for the Design & Technology BFA<div class=\"arrow\"><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cas.umw.edu\/theatre\/files\/2026\/02\/The25thAnnualPutnamSpellingBee-343-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/cas.umw.edu\/theatre\/files\/2026\/02\/The25thAnnualPutnamSpellingBee-343-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67949\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cas.umw.edu\/theatre\/files\/2026\/02\/The25thAnnualPutnamSpellingBee-343-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cas.umw.edu\/theatre\/files\/2026\/02\/The25thAnnualPutnamSpellingBee-343-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cas.umw.edu\/theatre\/files\/2026\/02\/The25thAnnualPutnamSpellingBee-343-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cas.umw.edu\/theatre\/files\/2026\/02\/The25thAnnualPutnamSpellingBee-343-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cas.umw.edu\/theatre\/files\/2026\/02\/The25thAnnualPutnamSpellingBee-343-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cas.umw.edu\/theatre\/files\/2026\/02\/The25thAnnualPutnamSpellingBee-343-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/cas.umw.edu\/theatre\/files\/2026\/02\/The25thAnnualPutnamSpellingBee-343-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Bring joy, truth, and power to every note.<\/strong><br>Musical Theatre BFA students pursue integrated training in voice, acting, and dance, supported by individualized coaching and performance opportunities. 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