TheatreBachelor of Arts

Why study Theatre at Gustavus?

Gustavus has a strong history of producing alumni who go on to careers as everything from award-winning actors to CEO of Fortune 500 companies. As a Theatre major or minor, you will take courses that provide unique opportunities to perform, devise, and design unique theatrical experiences with your peers and expert faculty. You will also dive into the rich history, literature, and theory of theatrical performances around the world.

Course Examples

Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Theatre and Dance will be on your class schedule.

  • T/D-136Creating Theatre for Social Justice
  • T/D-103Beginning Experiments in Design
  • T/D-130Foundations in Western Theatre
  • T/D-256Improvisation and Activism
Terena Wilkens, Theatre and Dance Department Faculty

“I couldn’t have envisioned a more exciting opportunity: to create a new state-of-the-art theatre from floor to ceiling.”

Terena Wilkens, Theatre and Dance Department Faculty

What can I do with a degree in Theatre?

The Theatre major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.

  • Performance
  • Directing
  • Scenic Creation
  • Costuming
  • Writing
  • Arts Administration
$43,084
Average salary 5 years post graduation — Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau
75%  Ultimately attended graduate or professional school
11:1  Student to Faculty Ratio
72  Majors
100%  of courses taught by faculty members

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