From the actors to the people backstage, designers to playwrights, directors and producers, the theatre is not only a form of entertainment, but a business - one with a rich and storied history. A degree in theatre provides an entry into this diverse, exciting field or into many other professions that rely on an understanding of communication and human interaction.
Employment opportunities include:
CPER 110 Introduction to the Theatre
CPER 220 Fundamentals of Acting
CPER 242 Production and Performance (3 semesters)
CPER 300 Fundamentals of Directing
CPER 401 History of the Theatre I
CPER 402 History of the Theatre II
CPER 411 Dramatic Literature
CPER 490 Portfolio
CPER 495 Internship
Three credit hours from:
CPER 190 Stagecraft or CPER 290 Production Design or CPER 390 Specialty Design
Six credit hours from:
CPER 395 Plays By and About Women or CPER 405 Advanced Acting or CPER 406 Advanced Directing
Six credit hours from:
CPER electives at the 300 level or higher