BA in Theatre Arts
Brown University — Providence, RI
About this program
Brown University's Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies offers a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts as part of a comprehensive performing arts program. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, the department provides a rigorous, intellectually grounded approach to theatre training within an Ivy League research university setting. The BA in Theatre Arts is structured around a concentration system where students select a "track" — Theatre Arts, Performance Studies, or Writing for Performance — allowing them to customize their studies with faculty guidance. The department maintains strong production standards with multiple mainstage productions throughout the academic year (including recent works like Machinal, The Flick, and Muses) as well as student-driven projects and festivals. The program emphasizes both practical performance and academic study, offering students access to multiple performance venues including Stuart Theatre and Leeds Theatre, and fostering connections with professional theatremakers through visiting artists and collaborative partnerships.
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