A Bachelor of Arts in theatre will develop your critical and reflective thinking skills, as well as increase your understanding and appreciation of the arts.

Degree Options
Meredith offers a Bachelor of Arts in theatre. Majors can add a concentration in musical theatre or earn K–12 licensure. A minor in theatre is also available.

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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts in theatre must earn 36 hours of credit. The required core courses encourage students to study all aspects of theatrical production. The additional courses provide the opportunity for the individual student to customize her course of study in consultation with her major advisor toward a greater overview or toward a focus on performance or production.

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Teacher Licensure
The K–12 teaching licensure in theatre is designed for those students who wish to pursue the teaching of theatre as a profession. This program prepares students for licensure by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to teach theatre in grades K–12.

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Musical Theatre Concentration
The concentration in musical theatre is designed to develop the range of knowledge and skills expected of those working towards an interdisciplinary focus in musical theatre.

The curriculum aims to meet several competencies, including:

• Studies in the professional aspects of musical theatre;
• Achievement as a competent singer–actor;
• Development of basic theatrical and movement skills as appropriate to musical theatre;
• Development in basic music skills with an emphasis in vocal studies and an opportunity to develop a high level of skill in sight singing;
• Opportunities for developing repertory and audition techniques;
• Opportunities for performances in full productions in a variety of formal and informal settings, including a significant role in at least one full production.

Whether you choose theatre as a career or direct your future to an entirely different field, Meredith will prepare you for success with a solid background in the performing arts.

Visit our Courses page for specific requirements for each of the theatre options.

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