Start Your Creative Journey with a B.A. in Theatre

Susquehanna University’s Bachelor of Arts theatre degree gives you the opportunity to receive professional-quality training in a liberal arts setting. With areas of focus in theatre performance, theatre production or theatre studies, the program is designed to be flexible, allowing you to explore your creativity while pursuing a second major or minor that broadens career options.

From your first semester, you’ll engage in productions that immerse you in the world of theatre, whether you’re on stage or behind the scenes. You’ll work with experienced faculty and active theatre professionals who will guide you through the artistic and business sides of the industry. The program’s comprehensive approach ensures you develop not only technical skills but also valuable, transferable abilities such as communication, problem-solving and collaboration.

Should you decide to focus more intensely on your craft, transitioning into Susquehanna’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program is a seamless process.

Susquehanna’s theatre program stages five major performances and several smaller productions annually.

Productions


75%
of production/design students attend a conference with theatre faculty before graduation
100%
of theatre students who applied to graduate school were accepted
100%
of performance students are cast in a faculty-led production their first year

Discover the Theatre Program at Susquehanna University  

Whether your passion is on stage or behind the scenes, Susquehanna University’s theatre degrees offer the training and mentorship you need to succeed in your future career.

Potential Careers

  • Talent Agent
  • Theatre Critic
  • Box office manager
  • Drama therapist
  • Arts administrator

Recent Employers

  • New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
  • Open Stage Harrisburg
  • TodayTix
  • Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble
  • Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

Which theatre degree should you choose?

Explore your passion for the performing arts with a range of degree options tailored to different career paths. Each program offers unique opportunities to develop your skills and achieve your professional goals in theatre.


Emphasizing the social relevance of theatre

At Susquehanna, theatre is a living, breathing discipline that extends beyond the stage.

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Working on set building in Erik Viker's theatre class

Studying for a Degree in Theatre

Explore the courses you’ll take on your journey to earning a degree in theatre performance at Susquehanna.


Explore other programs and opportunities

See the full list of related programs on the School of the Arts page.


Contact Us

Theatre

514 University Ave.
Selinsgrove, Pa. 17870

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Location

Degenstein Campus Center

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Phone & Email

Erik Viker, department head
570-372-4548
viker@zb-fc.com