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Contact Us- We believe that theatre is an inclusive experience that helps students develop skills that can support them as they work in a multitude of professions whether in the field of theatre or in other associated fields.
- We nurture an ensemble-based environment where “Theatre as Equipment for Living!”
- We value faculty, staff, and guest designers who are current professionals in their field so that students may have the opportunity to be a part of today’s living theatre.
- Our students represent a wide variety of majors, backgrounds, experiences, and ages
- Our standards for excellence remain the same for all to strive for and achieve through our production process, rigorous course work, and community service activities.
Bachelors in Theatre (BA) Advising Sheet:听Theatre BA Advising Sheet 2020 2021
4-Year Sample Curriculum Plan:听BA Curriculum Plan听
If you require advising, reach out to听Jacob Welch听at听[email protected]
The BA in Theatre is for any student who seeks to expand their knowledge and skills in the time honored craft of theatre. Students who select a BA in Theatre must choose a minor or second major.听 Students may want to work in education, go to graduate school, or work in the commercial arts and entertainment industry.听 The BA degree can be tailored to each student鈥檚 skills and passions.听 Majors are asked to participate in two productions each year either onstage, backstage, or helping in either the scene or costume shop.
Advising Sheet:听Theatre BFA MT Advising Sheet 2020 2021
4-Year Sample Curriculum Plan:听BFA MT Curriculum Plan
BFA/MT PROGRAM APPLICATION:听BFA Music Theatre Program Application
NOTE:听 Admittance to the BFA/MT program requires an 1. Application, 2. Music Department Audition, and a 3. Theatre Department Audition and Interview. Deadlines are listed on the BFA Music Theatre Program Application.听 Contact听Jeffrey Parker听at听[email protected]听for more information.
BFA in Theatre with a Concentration in Music Theatre: Additional information and Application Process
- The BFA in Music Theatre is for any student who seeks to work as a performer in the commercial arts and entertainment industry. 听Some students go on for post-graduate studies or into associated disciplines.
- Students graduate with a complete portfolio (including photos, resumes, monologues, and music) designed to allow them to audition in a variety of formats and music theatre styles.听听Majors are required to participate in two productions each year either onstage, backstage, or helping in either the scene or costume shop.
General Expectations for BFA/MT
- Embrace and promote our 鈥楨nsemble Value鈥� where听Everybody Counts! Everybody Contributes! And Everybody Cares!
- Attend every 海角直播 Denver production.
- Audition for every mainstage production.
- Participate in two (2) mainstage productions every academic year.
- Attend mandatory coaching sessions (Fridays from 2pm-4pm).
- Be a BFA in Theatre for at least two full years (four semesters not including summers).
- Fulfill the requirements of the BFA/MT Handbook upon entry into the program.
- Maintain a C- average in all theatre and all associated program classes (including music and dance). Maintain a 2.0 GPA in the major.
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA average overall as 海角直播 Denver鈥檚 graduation requirement.
- Complete 120 total hours (including 40 upper-division hours and completion of all general studies requirements).
- Students admitted to the BFA/MT are not required to complete a minor.
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR听BFA/MT
- ALL BFA/MT MAJORS MUST APPLY, AUDITION, AND INTERVIEW BEFORE BEING ACCEPTED INTO THE DEGREE PROGRAM.
- ALL TRANSFER STUDENTS are required to fulfill two (2) years (four semesters not including summers) in either BFA programs after acceptance.
- All applicants should be able to demonstrate some level of competency, experience and/or educational training in theatre and music prior to acceptance into the program.
- Apply听BFA Music Theatre Program Application
- Audition for the Music Department
- Audition for the Theatre Department
- Participate in an interview.听
Contact:听Jeffrey Parker听at听[email protected]
Advising Sheet:听Theatre BFA ATTD Advising Sheet 2020 2021
4-Year Sample Curriculum Plan:听BFA ATTD Curriculum Plan
NOTE: Admittance to the BFA/ATTD program requires an 1. Application and 2. Interview.听 Applications are due by the last Friday before Finals Week each semester. Contact听Brian Kelley听at听[email protected]听for more information.
BFA in Theatre with a Concentration in Applied Theatre Technology: Additional Information and Application Process
- The BFA in Theatre with an Applied Theatre Technology and Design is for students who seek work in technical areas in the arts and entertainment industry. Some students go on for post- graduate studies or into associated disciplines.
- BFA/ATTD majors graduate with a portfolio (depending upon their particular interests, such as stage management, technical direction, lighting, or costuming) designed to assist the student with seeking employment.
- The primary focus of the program is the development of skills related to applied technologies while offering opportunities to work with professionals to learn the dynamics of designing sets, costumes, lights, properties, and makeup. Majors are required to participate in two productions each year either onstage, backstage, or helping in either the scene or costume shop.
General Expectations for BFA/ATTD
- Embrace and promote our 鈥楨nsemble Value鈥� where听Everybody Counts! Everybody Contributes! And Everybody Cares!
- Attend every 海角直播 Denver production.
- Participate in two (2) mainstage productions every academic year.
- Attend mandatory training sessions (Fridays from 2pm-4pm).
- Be a BFA in Theatre for at least two full years (four semesters not including summers).
- Fulfill the requirements of the BFA/ATTD Handbook upon entry into the program.
- Maintain a C- average in all theatre and all associated program classes (including music and dance). Maintain a 2.0 GPA in the major.
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA average overall as 海角直播 Denver鈥檚 graduation requirement.
- Complete 120 total hours (including 40 upper-division hours and completion of all general studies requirements).
- Students admitted to the BFA/ATTD are not required to complete a minor and should work in at least two discipline areas.
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APPLICATION PROCESS FOR听BFA/ATTD
- ALL BFA/ATTD MAJORS MUST APPLY AND INTERVIEW BEFORE BEING ACCEPTED INTO THE DEGREE PROGRAM.
- ALL TRANSFER STUDENTS are required to fulfill two (2) years (four semesters not including summers) in either BFA programs after acceptance.
- All applicants should be able to demonstrate some level of competency, experience and/or educational training in technical theatre prior to acceptance into the program.
- Interview with the Theatre Department
Contact:听Brian Kelley听at听[email protected]
Advising Sheet:听Theatre Minor Advising Sheet
- A minor in theatre allows a student to explore their passion for theatre as a compliment to their chosen major discipline. The minor can be tailored to each student鈥檚 needs, desires, and talents.听 Whether you want a focus in performance or in technical theatre, a minor is a flexible way to give you skills for life.