Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Theatre students rehearse The Threepenny Opera. Florida Atlantic University boasts one of the most exciting theatre programs in the southeastern United States. Since 1967, the Department has developed hundreds of artists in every facet of the theatre and entertainment world. The Department's goal is to prepare students for life-long careers in theatre. Our undergraduate degree programs include the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with concentrations in General (Theatre) Education and Design/Technical Theatre.

Our state-of-the art facilities include a 500-seat proscenium theatre (University Theatre), a 150-seat flexible theatre (Studio One), and a 50-seat black box theatre (Studio 2), along with an outdoor amphitheatre, scenic and costume shops, rehearsal and dance studios, and dressing rooms.

The regular season, fall through spring, consists of the Showcase Series, the Footlight Series, the Lab Theatre Series, and the Festival Repertory Series. The summer theatre program has the distinguished honor of having a guest Actor's Equity Association contract, and students have the opportunity to earn Equity candidacy points.

In conjunction with and in support of our degree programs, the Department of Theatre and Dance serves as a producing academic laboratory for an annual series of theatrical offerings. It is the primary aim of the production program to serve the academic and training needs of students across various disciplines. We promote the highest professional standards in the production process to maintain a supportive and positive environment. In addition to these goals, the Department serves as a cultural resource to the University and the community.