Where will the BA in Theatre Take YOU?
Professional Development: BA Theatre students gain access to the entertainment industry through coursework, attending professional productions, participating in study abroad experiences, and pursuing career development opportunities such as internships throughout the Southern California region, across the United States, and internationally.
Careers: Chapman BA in Theatre majors are prepared for multi-faceted, creative careers as skilled collaborators, informed artists, and social changemakers within their communities and the industry. BA in Theatre graduates pursue professional opportunities or attend graduate school in a variety of performing arts contexts. Others choose to apply the transferable skills gained in the degree to other professional fields such as journalism, law, politics, and social media.
Possible creative careers include:
- Performing Artist
- Casting Director/Agent
- Theatre Technician in a professional theatre company or the entertainment industry
- Theatre Designer
- Company Manager
- Producer/Director
- Playwright
- Dramaturg
- Literary Agent
- Arts Administrator
- K-12 School Teacher or Professor
- Teaching Artist
- Scholar or Critic
Students and alumni of the BA in Theatre have interned, worked, or attended graduate school at prestigious institutions such as:
Admission and Tours
Admission to the BA in Theatre program is competitive, yielding a cohort size of about 14 students. You can learn more about applying to the Department of Theatre on our Admissions page.
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