Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts major will engage in classroom training and productions to gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to prepare for a career in the world of theater. You'll have the chance to observe working professionals and work directly with them. Students enjoy these challenging and fun training experiences.
Theater Arts majors first master the theater core. This provides them with a general knowledge of all aspects of theater arts. Then, students select from four different specializations to continue their studies:
In addition, students may major in Theater Eduction through a joint arrangement with the School of Education
Through the Mary Moody Northen Theatre (MMNT), St. Edward’s University partners with the Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) to present a full production season under an AEA University/Resident Theater Association (U/RTA) agreement. We are one of only a handful of undergraduate-only level programs with this affiliation. This means you’ll work alongside successful guest artists from film, stage and television — and in close collaboration with your professors and fellow students — and will be eligible to earn points toward membership in the professioanl actors' and stage manangers' union. Students who successfully complete the Equity Membership Candidacy program requirements are eligible for Actors’ Equity membership.
Graduates of the St. Edward's University theater program graduate prepared to enter the theater workforce and pursue a career within the industry. Further, they posess valuable skills necessary to succeed in virtually any field. Students who pursue professional careers within the field work for theater, film, video, television and academia in areas such as: Students are well equipt to work in the field and pursue graduate school, where they may choose to pursue a master of arts, master of fine arts or doctor of philosophy. Recent graduates have attended Harvard, Yale, Penn State and UCLA graduate training programs. St. Edward's University theater alumni are working professionally across the spectrum in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, internationally, and all points in between. Guest artists from the world of professional theater, film and television are invited to work with faculty and students in production. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in hands-on work in acting, writing, design and direction. In addition, students in the Theater Arts major are uniquely positioned to take advantage of the variety of arts supported by the vibrant culture of Austin. While studying at St. Edward's, you'll be connected to the pulse of a cosmopolitan city. Austin is home to a community of people who appreciate the beauty of human expression. Engaging with the local culture will feed your soul. It's also an epicenter to creativity and attracts world class events. Your immersion in such a colorful art scene will enrich your educational experience and connect you to people who share your passion. “I am committed to sharing my many years of professional experience with them. This offers a valuable perspective on what skills and thought processes are most productive in the business arena.” Students who wish to earn a Theater Arts minor must take the following coursework, totaling 21 hours. Students must select three additional hours from the approved elective coursework for the Theater Arts minor. For more information about applicable coursework, please consult the undergraduate bulletin.
Outcomes
Outside the Classroom
Guest Artists
Learn in a City Thriving on Artistic Culture and Creative Expression
Meet the Faculty
—Susan Branch Towne, professor
About the Minor
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