Theatre
Pursue professional theatre training in a liberal arts environment.
You’ll learn on stage and behind the scenes as you prepare for a career in professional theatre and beyond. Build on your talent and your future as you develop your analytical thinking, written and spoken expression, collaboration and creativity.
Choose from BFA specializations in acting, musical theatre, design and technical production and theatre studies. We also offer a broad-based BA degree in theatre, open to all TCU students.
Follow your passion in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, a vibrant center for the arts that boasts outstanding professional theatre companies — many of which offer internships to Theatre TCU students — as well as world-class museums and performances in music and dance.
Visit Department WebsiteSample Courses
- Stagecraft
- Directing
- History of Costume
- Acting Shakespeare
- Voice and Speech
Special Admission Requirements
There are no special admission requirements to enroll in the BA Theatre program.
The BFA Theatre program requires an entrance audition and interview for performance majors and a portfolio review and interview for design and production majors.
Our Faculty
Our faculty are also professional actors, designers and directors, who know the industry and are passionate about helping you find your voice and your path.
What Sets Us Apart
Besides the flexibility of pursuing either a BA or a BFA, the opportunities for real-world experience and collaboration at TCU are a major plus. The department maintains close relationships with DFW-area professional theatres, helping connect you with internships and stage experience. Every year, students make valuable industry connections working as actors, production assistants, educators, front office and box office personnel, set designers, stage managers and technicians.
Career Prospects
When you graduate, you’ll join an impressive network of Theatre TCU alumni who work across the nation in professional and academic theatre, including graduates who have garnered roles as actors and choreographers on Broadway, major regional theatres and national tours; as stage managers; as voice actors; as designers and production technicians for cruise line productions; and as theatre educators.