York University Theatre Program

York University’s Department of Theatre offers a 360 degree view of the world of theatre, with degree programs in Theatre leading to a Specialized Honours BA Theatre-Theatre Studies, Specialized Honours BFA Theatre-Production, Specialized Honours BFA Theatre-Acting or Bachelor of Arts (BA).

All students who enter the Department come in as Specialized Honours BA Theatre-Theatre Studies students, and do a General First Year that introduces them to all aspects of Theatre, including Acting, Production/Design, and Performance Creation & Research. At the end of first year, students choose their path in our Next Steps process in order to enter Performance Creation & Research, Devised Theatre, Playwriting & New Play Dramaturgy, Production/Design, and Acting.