Bachelor [Theatre and Film Studies] From Illinois State University

Theatre is performed everywhere – on Broadway in New York City, in shows that travel around the country, in professional regional theaters in large cities, in community theaters in small towns, in school or even in the streets. People who have trained in theatre may also have the opportunity to work in movies and on television. There are additional professional jobs beyond being an actor; usually a theatre or movie production consists of a few actors and many backstage production personnel. A theatre major provides the background for all such jobs.

After completing a strong core of theatre and film courses, students have the flexibility to choose specialty courses based on their interests and career orientation in the following areas: stage directing, dramaturgy/history, creative drama and puppetry, integrated performance, theatre management, and film studies.

Theatre and Film Studies students receive a well-rounded educational experience from academic pursuit in history, criticism and theory, to creative participation in performing and visual arts.