Use the skills and talents you develop to tell stories, tap emotions and enrich lives, whether performing, working behind the scenes or teaching.
Visit the departmentAt McMurry, you’ll be actively involved in the world of theatre through study, practice, performance and production. Unlike many larger schools, underclassmen regularly have opportunities to perform, while upperclassmen direct and design full-length productions. And because our department operates much like a nonprofit theatre arts company, you’ll be immersed in that professional atmosphere every day. Personal attention from seasoned theatre faculty equips you with a broad, solid grounding in this art form — creativity, craft and business. Small classes and learning by doing encourage you to discover your passions and hone your skills. Your studies will wrap in a capstone project in theatre.
What You Can Earn
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
You’ll complete at least 120 credit hours, not including Academic Advantage courses. At least 39 hours will be at an advanced level.
Minor in creative writing
You’ll complete 18 credit hours.
Minor of your choosing
You’ll complete 18 credit hours. A minimum three hours will be at an advanced level
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre
You’ll complete at least 120 credit hours, not including Academic Advantage courses. At least 39 hours will be at an advanced level.
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts Education
You’ll complete at least 120 credit hours, not including Academic Advantage courses. At least 39 hours will be at an advanced level. This degree requires a minor. Choose curriculum and instruction if you’re pursuing teacher certification or a minor in any other field of interest.
Theatre graduates perform in myriad roles within professional theatre, community theatre and theatre education. Your Bachelor of Arts from McMurry equips you with a resume/portfolio for performing arts endeavors and positions you to excel in further graduate study spanning such areas as acting, movement, playwriting, voice, directing, musical theatre and more.