Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

Actors, designers, directors and technicians collaborate to inform and entertain us. As a theatre major, you can design and build stage sets, create costumes, and give television and stage characters personality. You can combine the words and ideas of the playwright, the movement and voices of the actors, and the scenic support of the designers and technicians to educate and entertain as a theatre major at Marquette. As a theatre major, you'll develop your craft starting in your first year through five main-stage productions, as well as dance concerts and studio productions. Performance opportunities range from the classics to experimental theatre, musicals and contemporary pieces. At least one play per season is centered on social justice. Choose from a wide selection of courses in acting and directing for stage and camera, as well as theatre history, scenery, lighting, dance and costume design.

The theatre major provides the opportunity to work on our main stage with professional actors, directors and designers. Acting and performance classes average 12 to 14 students, technical design and management classes average 10. Marquette's location, mere blocks from Milwaukee's theatre district, allows theatre major students to collaborate or intern with professional companies such as the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, the Chamber Theatre, First Stage, Renaissance Theatreworks, Next Act and the Boulevard Ensemble. Starting day one, be a part of a busy main-stage production season, as well as film projects and studio productions. You can design and build sets, create costumes, and bring characters to life. You will work with professionals in the classroom and on set to develop your skills from acting, to lighting, scenic and costume design, to technical production, stage and arts management.

Official High School Transcripts - Transcripts from each high school attended. Upload unofficial transcripts to your online application account. Official transcripts must be received prior to issuance of I-20 and enrollment.
College and University Transcripts - Transcripts for each college and university attended.
Exams and Certificates - Exam results or certificates from a regional, national or international testing authority, as appropriate for your educational system.
ACT or SAT scores - Optional.

IELTS - 6.5 Overall with section scores of at least (Reading-6.5, Listening-6.5, Speaking-6.5, Writing-6.0)
TOEFL iBT - 76 Overall with section scores of at least (Reading-18, Listening-18, Speaking-20, Writing-20)