UMBC Department of Theatre

Mission Statement

At UMBC we believe that theatre is an ever-changing art form, responding to and creating new ideas that confront our ethical, political, and artistic ideas and practices. Degree programs leading to an Acting, BFA, or a Theatre, BA (Theatre Studies Track, Design and Production Track, or Theatre Education Track) provide students with the interdisciplinary skills to become actively engaged with their art and with the world around them. A dedicated faculty focuses on each student’s evolution as an artist and as a person, making the study of theatre at UMBC a life-changing experience that stimulates, challenges and inspires.

New Plays and New Ways — Our Vision for the Future:

UMBC Theatre fosters artistically innovative and socially engaged graduates in a leading liberal arts program. Using the latest technologies and practices, we experiment with theatrical forms, create provocative new work, and give voice where it is most needed.

Degree Programs

UMBC Theatre offers two degrees and one minor. All majors take the same core courses, and have opportunities to participate in production, scholarship, creative work, and/or internships. Opportunities in the minor are as varied as the students who desire to pursue it.

  1. Acting, BFA 
    1. For students who want conservatory style acting training within their honors university education.
    2. Students are required to complete an audition for admittance.
  2. Theatre, BA
    1. Choice of three tracks:
      1. Theatre Studies Track
        1. For students with multiple interests, and/or planning to double-major.
      2. Design and Production Track
        1. For students focusing on one or more areas of theatre design and/or production: lighting, sound, set, costume.
      3. Theatre Education Track
        1. For students aspiring to work in theatre education. Optional Secondary Education Certification available.
  3. Theatre Minor
    1. For students who are interested in being involved in theatre, but may be pursuing a major in another department.
    2. Minors can choose from three concentrations: Acting, Theatre Arts, and Design and Production.
Nondiscrimination Statement

UMBC Theatre events are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy.