University of Arizona

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts provides a comprehensive education through a core curriculum in dramatic literature, technical theatre, and performance. Electives allow students to continue their studies more broadly or focus in one area such as research, devising, dramaturgy or playwriting. While elective courses in acting, musical theatre and dance are sometimes available, the BA in Theatre is not a BFA acting/musical theatre program, and BA Theatre students are not guaranteed enrollment in acting/musical theatre advanced courses. Nor should BA students have the expectation of transferring into the BFA acting/musical theatre program once they are here. Instead, graduates of the BA Theatre program are prepared for further scholarship and creative work across a broad array of applications and disciplines in the theatre arts.