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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre: Dramatic Writing

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre: General Theatre Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre: Stage Design/Technical Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre: Directing

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre: Acting

Minor in Theatre

Master of Fine Arts in Acting

Master of Arts in Theatre


The Department of Theater at Case Western Reserve University offers education and participation in all aspects of drama, with course offerings in acting, stagecraft, costume design, scene design, directing, dramatic writing, and history, literature, and criticism. Bachelor of Arts students have the opportunity to perform as well as to serve on the design and technical teams in four fully produced mainstage theatrical productions each year. The low student to faculty ratio ensures that students are able to work closely with our faculty of highly accomplished artists and scholars. As a discipline that is both performing art and humanity, the department treats all performances as artistic and educational experiences, and welcomes the participation of students regardless of their academic majors and career goals.

Notable Alumni Include:

Andrew Gorell, Kelli Ruttle, Leigh Williams, Zac Hoogendyk, Tom Degnan, Amanda Duffy, Nathan Gurr, Annie Paul, Deric McNish, Elizabeth Davis, Nicole Fitzpatrick, Lelund Thompson, Joshua John McKay, Jason Miller, Patrick Jones, Virginia Sommer, Mary Gen Fjelsted, Patrick Jones, Rich Sommer, Simon Kendall, Kevin Brewer, Ross Williams, Erik Andrews, Joe Hickey, Tim Perfect, Fabio Polanco, Joe Russo, Margo Chervony, Tom Parrish


Acceptance Rate:

This makes the acceptance rate for the program around 0.8%


Faculty Info:

Christopher Bohan, Donald Carrier, Jill Davis, Anaya Farrell, Angelina Herin, Kevin Inouye, Shanna Beth McGee, Jerrold Scott, Jeffrey Ullom, David Vegh, Gregory Vovos.



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