Theatre

Two theatre students acting out a scene
Program Type
B.A.
Est. Time to Complete
4 Years
School
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Two students reading scripts in the theatre

Perform, direct, design, and more in a blended theatre program.

From your first year, the opportunities to perform, direct, design, and more in the York College theatre program are endless. Join a program with an individualized blend of academic and practical theatre courses.

It starts with an integrated approach to practice and research, including stagecraft, performance, design, dramatic literature, and theatre management. Small class sizes and individualized attention allow each student to establish a close relationship with faculty and mentors. Classwork is immediately integrated into our eight main-stage productions each year.  From costume and prop design to stage combat and dance to devising and performance to scenic painting and welding set pieces, at York College, hands-on learning starts from day one.

Theatre Courses

Your class schedule will include core courses for your major, Gen Next general education classes, and electives. 

Course NameCourse CodeCredits
StagecraftTHE 1213 Credits
ActingTHE 2153 Credits
Arts AdministrationTHE 3003 Credits
Theatre DirectingTHE 3633 Credits
Theatre InternshipTHE 4503 Credits

 

Careers in Theatre

A bachelor’s degree in Theatre opens up a variety of career opportunities. Some of your options may include:

Actor

Director

Stage Manager

Acting Coach

Community Arts Coordinator

Set Designer

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Meet the Faculty

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Daniel Burke
Daniel Burke, B.F.A.
Adjunct Faculty - Movement for Stage
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Priscilla Kaufhold
Priscilla Kaufhold, M.F.A.
Adjunct Faculty - Costume Design
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Ashley Moog-Bowlsbey
Ashley Moog-Bowlsbey
Adjunct Faculty - Photography
Theatre
Thomas Ryan
Thomas Ryan, M.A.
Adjunct Faculty - Theatre
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
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