Undergraduate Program
Theatre at William & Mary is a liberal arts experience that emphasizes a vital breadth of knowledge. Students also find that courses in art, dance, music, psychology, and literature prove invaluable for a well-educated theatre artist and prepare them for the broader challenges of life. The Department of Theatre & Performance offers a B.A. in Theatre.
We offer courses in all aspects of theatre, providing a broad range of subjects as well as depth in specialized areas. Performance classes have fewer than twenty students and a design class with six students is not unusual. All theatre majors take basic courses in acting, play production, design, theatre history, dramatic literature, and directing. But our students demand more than basics, and at William & Mary theatre courses, independent studies, and practicum assignments are carefully designed to develop advanced skills.
- Theatre Major Requirements
- Theatre Minor Requirements
- Advising
- Course Descriptions
- Honors Project Guidelines
Majoring in Theatre
Theatre inherently embraces the liberal arts, fusing historical and theoretical studies with creative work. We expect theatre majors to become knowledgeable about all facets of theatrical practice including direction, design, technical production, and performance. Our undergraduates excel because the department provides major opportunities for students to fulfill high level production assignments and in-depth scholarly research, including Honors projects, while investigating a variety of theatrical genres.
The Practicum in Theatre is an important part of the Theatre Major. These assignments provide leadership opportunities, resume-building experiences, and close contact with faculty mentors.
A major in Theatre requires a minimum of 36 credits in a variety of theatre courses to ensure a well-rounded program. Students considering a Theatre major are advised to take either THEA 200 or THEA 150 in their freshman year. (Students taking 200 may not take 150 for credit and vice versa.
