Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama emphasizes that theatre is a discipline involving three basic factors: talent, study, and practice. Only students who show evidence of talent and who work to perfect it through classroom study combined with practical application in the production program will be continued in the major.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting educates students who are literate in the history, theory, and practice of theatre, and have particular training relevant to performing for the stage, film, and television. Students must audition to be admitted into this highly selective program. Click here for audition information.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre educates students who are literate in the history, theory, and practice of theatre, and have particular training relevant to performing for the stage in musicals, as well as for film and television. Students must audition to be admitted into this highly selective program. Click here for audition information.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design / Technology
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design / Technology educates students who are literate in the history, theory, and practice of theatre, and have particular training in designing for the stage and stage technology.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Education
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Education educates students who are literate in the history, theory, and practice of theatre, and have particular training to become effective, qualified theatre arts teachers for grades K-12.
UNCG Theatre, Workshops, and the North Carolina Theatre for Young People provide the production opportunities for students in all degree programs so they can learn theatre art as well as practice before live audiences.
The Department of Theatre participates annually in the American College Theatre Festival and its own Performance Showcase in New York City for graduated B.F.A. actors.
The School of Theatre sponsors and Industry Showcase in New York City for graduating BFA actors.