BA in Theatre
Messiah University — Mechanicsburg, PA
About this program
Messiah University's Bachelor of Arts in Theatre is an audition-based program offered at one of the top private Christian universities in the U.S., located in Pennsylvania with proximity to major cultural centers including Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and New York City. Students choose a concentration in acting, directing, or technical production and design, and engage in a rigorous exploration of historic and contemporary theatre practice within a vibrant liberal arts tradition. The curriculum combines applied studio courses in acting, directing, and technical production with coursework in dramatic literature, theatre history, and theory. A distinctive feature is the Senior Capstone Project, a portfolio-building project that serves as a bridge to graduate programs and professional theatre. The program emphasizes theatre as a forum for civic dialogue and integrates Christian faith perspectives throughout the curriculum.
Audition & application overview
- Requires a live or recorded audition
- Requires an essay
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