Theatre, BA

U-M-B-C students performing on stage in Twelfth Night.
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare. Fall 2017. Photo by Marlayna Demond ’11.

Choose Your Theatre, BA Track of Study

Please choose your preferred track for more information:

  1. Theatre Studies Track
    1. Students interested in multiple areas of theatre practice develop an array of skills in both technical production and performance through this dynamic, flexible track. Those pursuing the Theatre, BA; Theatre Studies Track produce traditional theatre and devise new works by serving as directors, dramaturges, designers, performers and playwrights in an ensemble-based training. The track provides a rigorous course of study in technical production with training on state of the art scenic, audio and lighting equipment.
  2. Design and Production Track
    1. Students with an interest in Theatre Design and Production will study with faculty who are professionals in the field. Our Proscenium Theatre and Black Box Theatre are supported with the most sophisticated technology labs and equipment. In this track, several areas of design/theatre production are offered, including stage management, scenery, costuming, lighting, and sound. These majors have opportunities to work with faculty and guest designers as assistants, and they serve as designers on student-directed productions. They can also serve as a stage manager, master carpenter, master electrician, props master, draper, crafts person, and stitcher on a range of department productions and student projects.
  3. Theatre Education Track
    1. UMBC Department of Theatre offers a four-year pathway for students seeking Certification in Secondary Theatre Education.