Theatre majors pursue a rigorous course of study designed to develop skills that are applicable to a wide range of professional pursuits. The emphasis of the major is on the expansive and provocative ways that the study of theatre illuminates and integrates knowledge from a variety of disciplines.

Students may concentrate their course of study in one of the tracks below.

Arts Administration
This is a practical track for students interested in studying stage management and administration in a variety of performing and visual arts organizations.

Dance
The Dance Track provides interested students with a wide range of skills a rigorous balance of studio courses and dance history and criticism.

Directing
Directing students develop the analytical, interpretive, and practical tools to articulate their unique creative vision for the theatre. Coursework is supplemented by a rich assortment of practical opportunities.

Dramatic Literature
In this interdisciplinary track with the English and Humanities Departments, students complement their practical theatre training with a survey of the great works of western and world dramatic literature.

Musical Theatre
This track places special emphasis on an integrated, organic approach to musical theatre analysis, interpretation, and performance.

Performance
The study and practice of performance is integral to the Theatre Department’s educational mission. In addition to classroom study, students are provided with an abundant range of performance opportunities.

Playwriting
The Theatre Department strongly encourages student writing and has established a number of initiatives to support student’ development as writers. Coursework is supplemented by opportunities for public readings, workshops, and full productions.

Technical Theatre & Design
All Theatre majors are required to participate in technical theatre assignments during their tenure at Suffolk, and are eligible to design lighting, sound, costumes, and/or scenery in either the C. Walsh or Studio Theatre.

Theatre Studies
This is a self-designed interdisciplinary track that combines academic interests outside the major with theatre courses. Students design their individual program in consultation with the Chair.
 
Theatre Education
The Theatre Department participates in Teacher Education at Suffolk University. The requirements include completion of the Theatre major and the minor in Secondary School Teaching. Upon successful completion of the program individuals will be sponsored for Initial Licensure in Massachusetts. For additional details see Education and Human Services.