McNeese State University Department of Performing Arts - Theatre Arts

340 E. Sale Road
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70609
337-475-5034
admissions@mcneese.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies - Theatre

About the program

McNeese’s bachelor’s degree program in liberal studies with a concentration in theatre arts gives students with the unique and versatile skills needed to thrive in any professional career field. Our special, practice-based curriculum fosters knowledge and experience outside of the traditional classroom setting. Stage management, playwriting, and the art of acting are taught alongside interdisciplinary skills like improvisation, creative thinking, effective communication, collaboration and coordination, and public speaking. Students also receive hands-on training in technical theatre training in design and construction, marketing and promotion, event planning, budgeting, and project management, making this degree a valuable investment. While many theatre majors go on to pursue careers on or behind the stage, these skills prepare graduates to succeed in a wide range of employment areas including business management, political science, law, education, public relations, and more.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): McNeese State University's overall acceptance rate is around 68%.

Previews: COCKTAIL HOUR: THE SHOW at Rosa Hart Theatre

by Tara Bennett, April 23, 2025

Ballets with a Twist, the New York-based company known for its inventive fusion of dance and pop culture, is set to make its Louisiana debut with COCKTAIL HOUR: THE SHOW on May 1 at the Rosa Hart Theatre.

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Past student productions

Past student productions at McNeese State University
Show	Dates	Theater
Louisiana Purchase	4/25/2012 – 4/29/2012	McNeese State University