Theatre B.A. and B.G.S. students work intensively on acquiring theatre skills and knowledge in classrooms, studios, and laboratories. 

Through small-class studio courses and department productions, our program provides talented performing artists with a basic foundation in acting, movement, voice and speech, improvisation, and musical theatre while also cultivating emerging scholars with basic knowledge and research tools for understanding the social and cultural significance of theatre and performance.

Requirements for the B.A. and B.G.S. Major

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core 34 General Education		34
The KU Core 34 is comprised of 34-35 credit hours typically completed during the first two years of study. The Core 34 consists of the following requirements: English (6), Communications (3), Math & Statistics (3), Natural & Physical Sciences with lab (4-5), Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 in two different disciplines), Arts & Humanities (6 in two different disciplines), US Culture (3), and Global Culture (3)
MATH 105 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning is the designated "math pathway"course. MATH 101 or MATH 107 are also accepted. These courses will fulfill your Core 34 Math and Statistics requirement.
THR 106 is a required course of the major. Students are strongly advised to satsify 3 credits of their Core 34 Arts and Humanties by taking this course.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) Degree Requirements		16-21
Students will follow the BA or BGS degree specific requirements based on their degree selection. BA students will demonstrate proficiency in a Non-English Language, complete a Quantitative Literacy course, a Laboratory or Field Experience, and two semesters of Writing. BGS students will complete a minor, two certificates, or a second major and a Career Preparation Course. Please see the College's undergraduate tab for more detailed information on these requirements.
1 credit hour of a Laboratory of Field Experience, 6 credit hours of Writing, and 3 credit hours of Quantitative Literacy are required for all BA students. These requirements will be met through the completion of the KU Core 34.
Major Requirements
THR 101	Theatre Practicum I	1
THR 102	Introduction to the Theatre Major	1
THR 106	Acting I	3
THR 201	Theatre Practicum II	1
THR 206	Acting II	3
THR 212	Beginning Voice and Speech for Actors	3
THR 213	Movement I: The Acting Instrument	3
THR 215	Approaching Design	3
THR 308	Script Analysis	3
Select two of the following:		4
THR 216	Scenic Production
THR 220	Costume Production
THR 224	Lighting Production
Select one of the following:		1
THR 301	Theatre Practicum III
THR 401	Stage Management and Assistant Direction
Select two of the following:		6
THR 525	History of Theatre
THR 526	History of Theatre II
THR 528	History of U.S. Theatre and Drama
Major Electives		9
Satisfied by: Successful completion of 3 courses (9 hours) of THR 210 or any 300-level or above Theatre course. NOTE: some courses may require additional prerequisites.
General Electives		26-21
Students will need to complete additional general elective credits to reach the required 120 hours.
Capstone		3
Students must complete one of the following capstone courses:
THR 498	Honors Directed Study in Theatre
THR 499	Directed Study in Theatre
THR 560	Collaborative Production
Total Hours		120

Major Hours & Major GPA

While completing all required courses, majors must also meet each of the following hour and grade-point average minimum standards:

MAJOR HOURS IN RESIDENCE

Satisfied by a minimum of 15 hours of KU resident credit in the major.

MAJOR JUNIOR/SENIOR HOURS

Satisfied by a minimum of 12 hours from junior/senior courses (300+) in the major.

MAJOR JUNIOR/SENIOR GRADUATION GPA

Satisfied by a minimum of a 2.0 KU GPA in junior/senior courses (300+) in the major. GPA calculations include all junior/senior courses in the field of study including F’s and repeated courses. See the Semester/Cumulative GPA Calculator.

Sample 4-year plans for the BA degree in Theatre can be found here: Theatre BA, or by using the left-side navigation.

Sample 4-year plans for the BGS degree in Theatre can be found here: Theatre BGS, or by using the left-side navigation.

At the completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Evaluate performance within the awareness of cultural contexts of theatre histories, including performance as a response to society and impetus for social change. Clearly and effectively share the identification of recurring themes, styles, and influences.
• Practice and apply foundational and advanced principles, methods, techniques, and creative problem-solving strategies in theatre craft (acting, directing, dramaturgy, design), through self and peer assessment and experimentation. Demonstrate awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills to equitably engage and include people from different local and global cultures.
• Demonstrate effective work habits understanding place in community both as an individual and in collaboration with peers, faculty, staff, and guest artists. This may include scene work, workshops with industry professionals, short-form and full-scale productions as actors, directors, designers, dramaturgs, technicians, stage managers, and more. Opportunities develop professional-level experience and network connected to industry across genres of plays, including new works, published plays, established classics, on-camera, dance, and devised work.