University of Massachusetts - Boston

Performing Arts Department - Theatre

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Boston,Massachusetts 02125
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

As part of the Department of Performing Arts, the Theatre Arts Program explores diverse forms including the classics, contemporary drama, comedy, film, and musical theatre. Studies include training in acting; scenic, costume, and lighting design; directing; theatre history; and playwriting. The Theatre Arts major is for active participants who are ready to apply theory to practice via live performance, production work, undergraduate research, and theatre conferences. Theatre Arts Values: We train our students in state-of-the-art facilities, exposing them to current technology, quality equipment, and contemporary approaches. In classes and productions, we follow industry standards, preparing our students with one-on-one mentoring, group collaboration, and peer mentorship to succeed in a highly competitive field. We provide curricula that take our students from theory to practicum, and from applied production work to internships. We promote undergraduate research that allows our students to participate in regional and national conferences such as KCACTF and USITT.

Acceptance Rate:

The University of Massachusetts Boston has a general acceptance rate of 81-83%, indicating it's not highly selective. While there isn't specific data for the Theatre program's acceptance rate within the Performing Arts Department, you can use the general acceptance rate as a guide.

Faculty Info:

Michael Fennimore, Senior Lecturer II in Theatre Arts, College of Liberal Arts Daniel Gidron, Senior Lecturer II in Theatre Arts, College of Liberal Arts Rafael Jaen, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, College of Liberal Arts Ginger Lazarus, Senior Lecturer in Theatre Arts, College of Liberal Arts Robert Lublin, Professor of Theatre Arts, College of Liberal Arts Anthony Phelps, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, College of Liberal Arts Carrie Ann Quinn, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, College of Liberal Arts Eric John Kelley, Technical Director