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theatreadmissions@depaul.eduThe Theatre Arts program curriculum gives you the flexibility to explore a variety of theatrical disciplines, such as directing, arts writing, educational outreach, literary management, arts administration and law.
As a Theatre Arts major, you will concentrate in one of the following areas:
- Directed studies
- Directing
- Interdisciplinary performance
- Theatre for young audiences
In the directed studies concentration, you will work with an advisor to develop a curriculum that is tailored to your personal interests in theatre.
The directing concentration includes coursework in directing and gives you the opportunity to be an assistant director for many of The Theatre School’s public productions. You will also direct productions for the annual Wrights of Spring Festival and other independent projects.
The interdisciplinary performance concentration focuses on studying performance from theoretical perspectives. You will study various types of performances, such as autobiographical, solo, documentary and multimedia.
In the theatre for young audiences concentration, you will study dramatic literature appropriate for young audiences as well as take courses focusing on educational outreach, the role of artists as teachers, and teaching techniques. You will be prepared to work in education departments of theatres and in social programs.
In the fourth year of the program, you will do an internship in your area of interest to gain real-world experience. At the end of your fourth year, you will have the chance to take part in the annual Graduate Showcase, where you will present your portfolio to members of the theatre, film and television industries.
Theatre Arts faculty members include directors, arts administrators, playwrights and arts writers, enabling you to learn first-hand from industry professionals.