What You’ll Study
In the Theatre program, you won’t just study acting — you’ll live it. From your first semester, you’ll be on stage, rehearsing, performing, and learning the craft from every angle. You’ll gain real performance experience while also discovering what it takes behind the scenes to bring a production to life. And to round it out, you’ll also take courses in the Liberal Arts — giving you fresh perspectives that make your training richer and your understanding of the world deeper.
“At first, I wondered why we had to take English and technical courses, but now I see how valuable they are. English has strengthened my critical thinking and given me the vocabulary to analyze characters and scripts. The tech courses have helped me understand what’s happening behind the scenes and made me a better collaborator. Everything connects — it all builds you into a stronger, more adaptable artist.” Violet, BFA Theatre student
Year 1 – Foundations
- Learn the building blocks of acting: voice, movement, improvisation, and text work.
- Everyone explores technical theatre skills in lighting, sound, props, wardrobe and stage management.
- You’ll study the history of theatre from ancient Greece to modern stages.
- You’ll take courses English, and be able to take your choice of an elective subject to give you breath of knowledge.
Year 2 – Developing Your Craft
- You will tackle scene study, speech, and body work in Acting classes.
- Technical theatre students will move deeper into lighting and audio, props, wardrobe, set building, and stage management.
- Everyone takes part in productions — an introduction to performing on stage or being backstage.
- You’ll take additional courses in English, Art History and Dramatic Literature to give you a rounded knowledge of art and culture
Year 3 – Master Classes & Expanded Roles
- You’ll be in Master Classes with guest directors or in specialized technical subjects.
- You’ll take on crucial supporting roles in the major productions held each semester — as a performer or technical assistant.
- Courses in directing, design, and play development will expand your skills.
- You’ll choose additional courses in English so you can follow the areas that interest you.
Theatre Students on the international intensive in the UK, seeing Trafalgar Square, London. Photo credit: V. Marston
Year 4 – Into the World
- Step into advanced scene study, design, or technical leadership.
- You’ll take on major responsibilities in the final year productions, from lead acting roles to stage management.
- In Directed Studies classes you’ll learn to write, create and direct your own material
- You’ll travel to the UK for our international intensive — experience world-class theatre in London and Stratford-upon-Avon, see blockbuster plays and musicals and have exclusive backstage tours.
“Being in this program has also opened up a world of connections — with alumni, industry professionals, and local artists. I’ve worked with CBNuit, independent productions, and Camber Arts, and I’ve gotten to be part of so many creative projects around the island. It’s been such an amazing experience.” George, BFA Theatre student
Program structure
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Year 1 |
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Fall Semester |
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Theatre 1000 Introduction to the History of Theatre I |
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Theatre 1010 Introduction to Acting |
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Theatre 1020 Introduction to Technical Theatre Production |
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1 first-year English course |
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1 elective course* |
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Winter Semester |
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Theatre 1001 Introduction to the History of Theatre II |
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[Acting Stream] Theatre 1110 Acting I |
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2 elective courses |
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Year 2 |
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Fall semester |
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[Acting Stream] Theatre 2010 Acting II |
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[Acting Stream] Theatre 2080 Production Acting OR Theatre 2090 Production - Technical Theatre |
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2 English course |
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1 Visual Arts course |
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Winter Semester |
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[Acting Stream] Theatre 2011 Acting II |
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[Acting Stream] Theatre 2081 Production Acting |
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1 English course |
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1 Visual Arts course |
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1 elective course |
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Year 3 |
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Fall semester |
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[Acting Stream] Theatre 3010 Acting III |
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[Technical Stream] Theatre 3060 Master Classes I & II (Technical Theatre Production) |
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[Acting Stream] Theatre 3080 Production – Acting |
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3 English courses |
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1 elective course |
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Winter semester |
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[Acting Stream] Theatre 3011 Acting III |
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[Technical Stream] Theatre 3061 Master Classes II (Tech Theatre Production) |
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[Acting Stream] Theatre 3081 Production - Acting |
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3 English courses |
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1 elective course |
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Year 4 |
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Fall Semester |
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[Acting Stream] Theatre 4010 Acting IV |
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Theatre 4030 Theory of Directing and Design |
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Theatre 4040 Directed Studies |
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[Acting Stream] Theatre 4070 Master Class III (Acting) |
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[Acting Stream] Theatre 4080 Production-Acting |
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Winter Semester |
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Theatre 4001 Theatre Institute |
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* Electives allow you to choose courses that are not part of your mandatory program curriculum, such as a class in a different department or on an unrelated topic |