About Our Theatre Minors
The Theatre Minor (Acting, Theatre Arts, or Theatre Design and Production) is ideally suited for someone interested in elements of theatre that will serve to enhance their studies in another major area. For example, someone interested in technology may enjoy taking design classes in lighting or sound to enhance a knowledge base on design technology. Someone with a career goal in public speaking may be interested in the vocal work done in an acting class or simply gaining comfort with presenting oneself and speaking in front of an audience.
How to Apply
If you would like to update your minor to a new program, simply fill out and submit a Declaration/Change of Major form. Students enrolled in the Theatre Minor prior to fall 2024 will continue in their minor requirements as shown on your Degree Audit.
Once your minor is declared, students do not need advising from the theatre department to enroll in classes, but students with questions can contact Professor Eric Abele (abele@umbc.edu).
Acting Minor
The Acting Minor is for students who wish to hone their performance skills through foundational trainings in voice, movement, and craft. Students in the minor will be strongly encouraged to perform on stage in Department productions to gain practical experience.
The required courses to complete this minor can be found here.
For course descriptions, please visit the online UMBC Undergraduate Catalog.
Theatre Arts Minor
The Theatre Arts Minor introduces students to a broad range of skills in theatre making, from performance to design, as well as devised theatre creation. This minor is an excellent choice for artists to explore a variety of interests and skills in live performance.
The required courses to complete this minor can be found here.
For course descriptions, please visit the online UMBC Undergraduate Catalog.
Design and Production Minor
The Theatre Design and Production Minor encourages students whose interests include fine arts and technical production to apply their skills to the creation of live performance. Areas of study include scenic, costume, lighting and/or sound design, and production skills in woodworking, sewing, and/or welding.
The required courses to complete this minor can be found here.
For course descriptions, please visit the online UMBC Undergraduate Catalog.