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Brevard,North Carolina 28712
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theater

Bachelor of Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Arts in Directing

Bachelor of Arts in Playwriting

Bachelor of Arts in Design

Bachelor of Arts in Stage Management

Bachelor of Arts in Costume Design and Construction

Bachelor of Arts in Hair and Makeup Design

Bachelor of Arts in Props Design

Bachelor of Arts in Lighting Design

Minor in Theatre

Teacher Licensure Option


Experience theatre from every angle in Brevard’s Theatre Studies program. Our knowledgeable faculty will expose you to a broad range of study and training in Directing, Acting, Mask Improvisation, Alexander Technique, Dialects, Acting for the Camera, Playwriting, and Theatrical Design. Get hands-on in this rigorous theatrical training program by participating in Brevard’s productions as an actor, a stage hand, a theatre tech, or director - all in our world-class performing arts facilities. Majors, Minors, and Concentrations Theatre Studies majors receive a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre Studies. You also have the option of Teacher Licensure in Theatre Studies. A Minor in Theatre is also available. Experiential Opportunities - Recent students have interned with companies like HBO, film production companies, regional theaters, E! Network, and the Brevard Music Center. - Enter a production into the Kennedy Center’s American College Theatre Festival, which allows students to showcase work, seek review from professional theatre artist, and compete for scholarships. - Choose from a variety of courses - our program’s flexibility allows each student to tailor their training to meet the rigors of their chosen career path. - Students have opportunities to train and network with theatre professionals right here at BC! - Design students who demonstrate excellence in the classroom can design mainstage productions in the Porter Center while being guided by faculty. Career Tracks in Theatre Studies A Theatre Studies degree from Brevard can lead to careers in a variety of fields. Here’s a small sample of the positions currently held by BC Theatre Studies graduates: - Property Designer - Theatre - Scenic Artist - Music Center - Graduate Student in LIbrary and Information Sciences; emphasis in Performing Arts Collection - Graduate Student in Communication Studies - Graduate Student in Make-up and Wig Design Highly Engaged Faculty “From the moment I stepped into the theatre department, I felt immediately accepted by Professor Smith. He’s taught me about “actioning a line” and proper diction” - and everything he teaches in class he applies to his directing. Prof. Smith constantly challenges me to be a better theatre student, actress, and Brevard leader. It’s been an incredible opportunity to work with and learn from someone who is so talented and experienced in the field.” -current Brevard student The Paul Porter Center for Performing Arts This state-of-the-art performance space, located on the Brevard College campus, is an outstanding resource for both the College and the community. It serves as a - musical performance space for Brevard College productions and students, the Brevard Music Center, the Brevard Philharmonic, and local and regional groups - art gallery and display for student and faculty work - performance and rehearsal space for Brevard College theatre productions

Faculty Info:

Andrea Boccanfuso, Ida Bostain, Joe Hernandez, Dr. Brandon Smith, Chris Strassner



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Talley's Folly
(10/7/21 - 10/10/21)
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Little Shop Of Horrors in Broadway Little Shop Of Horrors
(4/23/20 - 4/26/20)
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The Liar (Ives)
(9/26/19 - 9/29/19)
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A Streetcar Named Desire
(2/21/19 - 2/24/19)
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Some Enchanted Evening - The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein
(3/26/15 - 3/29/15)
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