Professional Actor Training—Without a Degree
Continue your development as a performer, director, or dramaturg—without putting your broader academic or career goals on hold.
With a minor in theatre performance, you'll get a taste of just about everything, including vocal work, multiple performance techniques, dramatic theory and literature, electronic media, and career development.
The theatre performance minor is designed to fit alongside any major, so you can stay on track to graduate while working toward building a parallel career path in acting.
You’ll graduate prepared to pursue theatre at a high level while earning a degree that supports your long-term goals and financial stability. Along the way, you’ll strengthen transferable skills like communication, collaboration, and creative problem-solving—skills valued in any field.
- Play a principal role as early as your first year on campus, or take on real responsibilities as an assistant director or dramaturg.
- Customize your minor with elective classes in directing, playing Shakespeare, musical theatre performance, private or group voice lessons, stage makeup, theatre history, and more.
- Network with entertainment industry professionals.
- Join student organizations like The Performance Club.
