Theatre BA/BS
At the Oregon Center for the Arts we offer rigorous instruction based on our Theatre Program cornerstones: Interpretation, Analysis, Collaboration and Leadership, and Professional Skill Development.
Theatre – Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science
Theatre, BA/BS
Offered as a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Major
The BA degree option provides a broad liberal arts education with the opportunity to explore a wide range of subject areas. The BS degree does not require foreign language study. Students pursuing the BA and BS degree are expected to complete a capstone experience during their senior year.
Theatre majors reap the benefits of the University’s close proximity to the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). The Theatre program employs OSF actors, directors, and designers as guest artists and adjunct faculty, so students get to work directly with professionals in their field. In addition, qualified students can get their foot in the door through a variety of internships at local theatres.
Degree Fit
Program Preparation
Students seeking a broad, well-rounded education in Theatre are perfect candidates for the SOU Theatre BA/BS Program. Learning in this department is a collaborative experience that espouses professional standards in the studio, in the classroom, and in its production experience.
Degree Roadmap
Theatre students working toward a BA/BS degree will be instructed in the foundations of script analysis and interpretation, performance, technology, and design through a sequential track of coursework. Students will receive hands-on experience in theatrical productions through comprehensive professional instruction and guidance.
Capstone
The Capstone project is designed collaboratively by the student and the student’s advisor and focuses on research, requires a written component, and should serve as a reflection of a student’s undergraduate experience in theatre. The project will be documented in a career-oriented final portfolio and submitted to the student’s advisor, and archived by the Theatre Office.
Career Path
Become a Professional
Career opportunities for a Theatre degree:
- Actor
- Scenic Designer
- Costume Designer
- Sound Designer
- Lighting Designer
- Projection/Media Designer
- Sound Engineer
- Studio Engineer
- Master Electrician
- Director
- Dramaturg (Literary Manager)
- Stage Manager
- Production Assistant
- Production Manager
- Theatre Administration
- Theatre Management
- Artistic Director
- Producer
- Theatre Education
- Choreographer
- Scenographer
Salary Range
$25,000 – $125,000
*Based on National Average
Future Success
SOU Theatre Studies Alumni
Kristen Mun - 2009
BFA Management (Stage Management)
Kristen is a stage manager for Oregon Children’s Theater, and has worked as a production assistant for Portland Center Stage, Artist Repertory Theater, and the Actor’s Theater of Louisville.
Blaine Johnston - 2010
BFA Performance
Blaine works for Disney ABC Television Group in New York as a Casting Assistant and Showcase Coordinator for ABC Primetime.
Alex Meyer - 2012
BFA Technology (Technical Direction)
Alex is currently a foreman and lead mechanic at BBI Engineering, a San Francisco company that designs and builds audio-visual interactive exhibits for theatres, museums, and corporate installations.
Theatre Degree Options:
Contact the Theatre Program
SOU Theatre Program
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6346
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