BA in Theatre (General)
Marymount Manhattan College — New York, NY
About this program
Marymount Manhattan College's BA in Theatre program combines conservatory-style training with a comprehensive liberal arts education in the heart of New York City. The program emphasizes building strong, individualized artistic portfolios through substantial stage experience, independent projects, and close faculty mentorship. Students engage in robust classroom training covering script analysis, acting technique, movement, voice, stagecraft, design foundations, production practicum, dramaturgy, and theatre history—all taught by faculty and guest professionals active in New York's theatre community. Central to the MMC experience is intensive production involvement, with students working in major roles both onstage and backstage in mainstage and studio shows throughout the year. The curriculum is designed with institutional commitment to equity and social transformation, emphasizing anti-racist, anti-sexist, and inclusive theatre-making practices informed by principles of transformative justice. Students may also study abroad at reputable programs such as the British American Drama Academy in London or Accademia dell'Arte in Arezzo, Italy, to enrich their artistic perspective. Graduates develop professional-caliber portfolios and strong production credits while building connections throughout New York's theatre ecosystem. The program positions students for pathways in performance, design, management, and creative leadership, with alumni pursuing careers on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in television and film, and at top graduate institutions.
Audition & application overview
- Requires a dance audition
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