Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

University of Nebraska at Omaha

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre degree provides students a total understanding of theatre-making, learning foundational skills and applying them to production-based positions in box office and publicity, performance, design, directing, producing, building, and much more. The range of classes that you will take balance traditional academics with rigorous professional training. Tying it all together is our commitment to nurture each individual student’s artistic and cultural maturity. The BA in Theatre offers students a broad-based liberal arts foundation with disciplined professional training.
Theatre coursework is designed to provide students well-rounded experiences encompassing the varied components that work together to create the theatre experience. These areas include performance (acting/directing), production design (scenic, costume, lighting, sound), box office, publicity, house management, dramaturgy, stage management, and much more. Above all, we’re committed to each student’s individual development toward artistic and cultural maturity and growth that cultivates global diversity and service to our community . Through in-class and production work, students gain valuable life skills including discipline, collaboration, communication, research, planning, achieving deadlines and problem-solving.

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