Theatre Arts

• Bachelor of Arts
• Major
• Minor

Stetson University's BA in Theatre Arts is 32 units and combines rigorous academic study with hands-on production experience in professional-caliber performance facilities. Whether your interests are acting, directing, design or technical theatre, you'll learn through main-stage productions, personalized faculty mentorship and connections with regional arts organizations in a collaborative creative environment.

Why Theatre Arts at Stetson University?

Theatre Arts students learn by doing. Housed within DeLand's Museum of Art, the program features a 225-seat flexible theatre, scene shop, design studio with computer lab and fully equipped costume shop, giving you access to the same spaces used to create every production.

With at least four main-stage productions each year, you'll have regular opportunities to perform, direct, design or work backstage throughout your time at Stetson. Combined with close faculty mentorship and a collaborative production culture, you'll graduate with practical experience and a portfolio that prepares you for professional theatre or graduate study.

See our current season at Second Stage Theatre, and learn more about the Department of Creative Arts.

Related Programs:

• Digital Arts
• Studio Art
• English

“I explored all realms of theatre and found what I truly wanted to pursue.”

—  Ashley Hew ‘23

Career Outcomes

Theatre Arts graduates enter professional careers in performance, production, and entertainment. Alumni credits include NCIS, Star Trek, Wicked, and Arena Stage. Career paths include:

• Actor, Actress, and Stage Performer
• Lighting, Sound, and Set Designer
• Stage Manager and Production Manager
• Artistic Director and Theatre Administrator
• Freelance Theatre and Entertainment Professional
• Graduate student in theatre arts or MFA programs

Meet the Faculty

As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.

• Krista Franco, MFA, Florida State University
• Julia Schmitt, PhD, Bowling Green State University
• Patrick Pieri, BA, Stetson University, Technical Director

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

At Stetson, learning goes beyond the classroom. You'll have opportunities to build real-world experience through internships, research, community engagement and other experiential learning opportunities.

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