Bachelor's

Theatre (B.A.)

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Program
Arts (Visual & Performing)

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre [44 credits] offers the student training in the creative processes of theatre as well as the theory and history of theatre. Students will study, train, and perform with faculty as well as guest artists of the Theatre Institute at Sage (TIS). Admission to the BA in Theatre program requires a preliminary audition with the Creative and Performing Arts department. Theatre students must participate in juries every semester in order to remain active in the program.

Theatre Courses

  • Complete all of the following (32 credits):
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
32

Theatre Selection

  • Complete three of the following courses (9 credits):
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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9

Theatre Electives

  • Complete one of the following:
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Degree Completion Notes

  • Total credits required for bachelor's degree (minimum): 120 credits
  • Cumulative GPA required for graduation (minimum): 2.000
  • Minimum major GPA required for graduation (minimum): 2.200
  • 1/2 of major requirements must be completed at Sage
  • Completion of General Education coursework required
  • Completion of 90 liberal arts & sciences credits (minimum)

Suggested Program of Study

Year 1 – Fall, 16 credits
RSC 101 Thriving at Sage
THR 103 Acting I
THR 115 Acting Practicum (1cr)
THR 205 History of Theatre
WRT 101
General Education course

Spring, 16 credits
THR 115 Acting Practicum (1cr)
THR 203 Acting II
THR 209
WRT 201
General Education course
Liberal Arts course

Year 2 – Fall, 16 credits
RSC 201 Exploring Intercultural Perspectives
THR 110 Stagecraft
THR 115 Acting Practicum (1cr)
THR 230 (1.5cr)
THR 303 Acting III
THR 321 (1.5cr)
General Education course

Spring, 15 credits
THR 212 Modern Theatre
THR 225 Voice &Text
THR 230 Stage Combat
General Education course
Liberal Arts course

Year 3 – Fall, 15 credits
THR 115 Acting Practicum (1cr)
THR 227 Makeup for Stage (1.5cr)
THR 403 Acting IV
General Education course
Liberal Arts course
Liberal Arts course

Spring, 15 credits
RSC 301 Innovating to Impact
THR 115 Acting Practicum (1cr)
THR 265 (1.5cr)
THR 321 (1.5cr)
General Education course
Liberal Arts course
Liberal Arts course

Year 4 – Fall, 15 credits
THR 307 Internship
THR 308 Performance Studio
Liberal Arts course
Liberal Arts course
Liberal Arts course

Spring, 15 credits
THR 401 Directed Study
THR 406 Senior Project
Liberal Arts course
Liberal Arts course
Liberal Arts course
 

Total Credits
44