Chapman University

As a Chapman Theatre major, you will progress through a strong professional theatre curriculum with high-quality productions, all while enjoying the benefits of a liberal arts university located just a short drive from Hollywood and the vibrant SoCal performing arts community. Our students gain real-world experience from working onstage and backstage with industry professionals and renowned faculty in state-of-the-art facilities. And our entire team is dedicated to delivering an education with strong professional ethics that will empower you to pursue your chosen career path.

Choose from our three degree programs, each tailored to your specific goals:

• Bachelor of Arts in Theatre: a broad-based program with paths in theatre technology or theatre studies with an emphasis in performance and directing or dramaturgy, playwriting and literary management.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Screen Acting: an interdisciplinary program offered cooperatively with Chapman’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts for students whose primary goal is performing in front of the camera for film or television.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance: a pre-professional program for students whose goal is to perform on stage.
• Each of these degrees gives you excellent preparation to attend graduate school or to start working in the industry directly after graduation.

The Department of Theatre is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.