Why Study Theatre?

A Home for the Arts at DU

The Department of Theatre at DU is a close-knit community. Here, you’ll explore theatre in all of its forms. From designing to construction, acting to directing, management to production, you'll gain a broad skillset invaluable to any career path. Whether behind the scenes or on the stage, our approach means you’ll try out many roles in theatre while having opportunities for focused study through upper-level courses, capstone productions and independent projects. Faculty mentors, small class sizes and one-on-one attention provide a personalized experience that enriches our students' lives and prepares them for the road ahead.

Comprehensive Theatre Training

Theatre students participate in all facets of the theatre production process. Majors gain experience in writing, design, directing, management and production through small, hands-on classes led by faculty mentors. Actors and technicians will have plenty of opportunities to fine-tune their skills through departmental productions, staged readings, guest artist workshops and independent student projects. This balance of breadth and depth prepares graduates for a range of careers. You can find our alumni working as actors, directors, designers, managers, artists-in-residence and more.

Faculty Engagement

Our faculty is committed to a personalized student experience backed by individualized mentorship. When not teaching or in production on campus, you can find them collaborating with local, regional and national partners like the Denver Center Theatre Company, Boulder Ensemble Theatre, Curious Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the O’Neill Theatre Center. Faculty members bring their expertise into the classroom and onto the stage, giving students a broad-based understanding of today’s theatrical arts.

What Can I Do with a Degree in Theatre

On Stage

Become a writer, actor, or director by learning and gaining hands-on experience in stagecraft. Learn from our faculty, working professionally in their fields as writers, actors, and directors.

Alumni Success Stories

Behind the Scenes

Be a part of the lighting, costume, and set design process. Build scenes, stages, and looks that come to life in front of live audiences.

DU's Theatre Tech Internship Program

And Beyond

Skills learned in DU's Theatre program go beyond the stage. Many alumni have found successful careers in the film industry or become founders and executives of local theatre companies.

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