What will I study?

As a Theatre major, you will experience the practice of acting and study theory of how theatre functions and communicates. The Theatre major will learn to use the craft of acting to communicate messages to an audience who has come to witness entertainment, but will also consider important issues and ideas through performance. Theatre can convey a number of archetypal ideas and suggestions, and actors will grow to apply intention and pathos into their roles. Writers and directors will train on how to cast vision for performances and implement ethos behind the stories they portray.

For those who prefer working "behind the scenes," we offer classes exploring stage direction, set construction, and makeup and costume design. Students have the ability to access or create a wardrobe for a performance and learn how to maintain a cohesive look for a particular show. Lighting and sound design are also crucial areas of study, which Theatre majors will be able to explore with hands on experience and professional equipment.

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Admissions Requirements

There are no additional admissions requirements for the Theatre major. The Theatre department requests that those who enroll into Biola, submit a resume detailing their experience with dramatic performance and/or stage development to the Theatre department by the first day of classes. You may send your resume to melanie.whitcomb@biola.edu.