Why Major in Theatre & Drama?
Become a storyteller both on and off stage through immersive arts experiences and support from faculty who are actively engaged in the performing arts community.
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Drama provides you the flexibility to explore multiple interests through a minor or a double major and can be truly interdisciplinary by combining theatre studies with a completely different major.
Meanwhile, you'll gain hands-on learning opportunities through innovative, immersive courses and opportunities to partner with local theatre companies such as the Nashville Repertory Theatre, Nashville Children's Theatre and Nashville Shakespeare Festival.
What You'll Learn
- Production design
- Acting
- Directing
- Scriptwriting
- Play analysis
Career Possibilities
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Drama prepares students for work in a variety of entertainment fields as a working professional as well as education at the graduate level either in a Master of Arts or a Master of Fine Arts program.
As a double major, the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Drama can connect you to a variety of unique artistic career paths.
Belmont Bachelor or Arts in Theatre & Drama graduates have pursued theatre careers as professional actors, designers, directors and educators.
Graduates have also found success in careers including:
- Arts Management
- Arts Advocacy
- Theatre
- Marketing and Strategy Consulting
- Video Production
- Production Management
- Casting Coordination
- Law
Real World Theatre Experience
At Belmont, theatre students develop diverse skills through hands-on professional opportunities. A recent collaboration with Nashville Shakespeare Festival showcases how our students put their learning into practice:
- Leading costume and set design
- Managing production elements
- Solving creative challenges
- Building industry connections
"When you graduate Belmont, you really have a bunch of tools in your tool belt because you never know what might get you the job or get your foot in the door. It's practical, hands-on, real-life learning experience where you learn how to problem solve, work with other people, be on a team, collaborate."
- Keira Maupin, Theatre & Drama major
Program Details
Curious about your coursework? View requirements for this degree in the course catalog.
Explore the variety of opportunities our students have to engage with the theatre community below:
The Belmont University Department of Theatre and Dance Department is a fully-accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).
Applicants pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Drama are not required to audition.
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