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Berea College

Theatre Program

Theatre Program

101 Chestnut Street
Berea, Kentucky 40403
859.985.3300
admissions@berea.edu

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

About the program

The theatre major curriculum provides an introduction to all aspects of theatre: the literature of the drama, theatre history, acting, directing, set design and management. The major blends the curricular program with the co-curricular Theatre Laboratory labor program, the capstone Senior Theatre Project, and instruction from theatre faculty and guest artists.The Theatre Laboratory is the play production organization that supports a full season of plays each academic year, as well as individual student projects and original works.

Notable alumni

<p>Chris <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Thomas-Hayes/">Thomas Hayes</a></p>

Acceptance rate

Berea College's overall acceptance rate is competitive and around 33%.

Faculty

Prof. Adanma Onyedike Barton, MFA Dr. Gordon Gray Dr. Deborah Martin Prof. Ami Shupe, MFA Shawn Bruce, BA Prof. Lexi Bass, MFA|EDA Prof. Daniel Chapman

THE GASLIGHT ZONE to Open at Salt Lake Acting Company This Summer

THE GASLIGHT ZONE to Open at Salt Lake Acting Company This Summer

by Stephi Wild — June 17, 2026

Salt Lake Acting Company will present THE GASLIGHT ZONE, a musical satire written by Olivia Custodio, Austin Archer, and Penelope Caywood, directed and choreographed by Cynthia Fleming, with two cast members making their SLAC debuts.

The Prince Fellowship to Open Applications for 2026 Program

The Prince Fellowship to Open Applications for 2026 Program

by A.A. Cristi — June 1, 2026

The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced applications are open for its 2026 program, offering early-career producers a $10,000 stipend, a $20,000 production budget, and mentorship from industry leaders.

DISNEY'S FROZEN Will Come to MPAC This Week

DISNEY'S FROZEN Will Come to MPAC This Week

by Stephi Wild — May 27, 2026

MPAC's spring production of DISNEY'S FROZEN will feature 50 young performers from seven New Jersey counties, directed by Cathy Roy with music direction by Charles Santoro.

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