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A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Performing Arts with a concentration in theatre will equip you with a firm foundation of knowledge and practical skills for a successful theatre career and more. You’ll enjoy personalized training with acclaimed professionals and virtually countless opportunities to showcase your talent on campus and throughout Kansas' center of arts and culture. Unique to this interdisciplinary degree, you can pair a minor or additional disciplines of interest with theatre to expand your career opportunities.

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Admission to the program

To be considered for program acceptance into the School of Performing Arts, you must first be admitted to Wichita State. Once you're admitted to WSU, you'll need to schedule an interview through the School of Performing Arts.

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Admission requirements

Inside the Program

All-student production wins national honor.

Student playwright receives national honors 

Theatre students at WSU have many opportunities to show off their talents on a big stage.

That's the case for Josh Whedon, whose original play, "States of Happiness," won the WSU Playwriting Competition before being chosen for a regional performance in Iowa.

The critics were impressed, because "States of Happiness" -- an all-student production -- was then honored as one of only 10 distinguished productions in the nation by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Washington, D.C.

Curriculum

The Bachelor of Arts in theatre consists of 85 credit hours. You'll take foundational courses in all aspects of theatre from acting and directing to script analysis and stage lighting. In addition, you'll take electives that explore other studies outside of theatre based on your interests and career goals.

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Careers

From local productions to Broadway to fields beyond theatre, a degree in theatre from Wichita State's College of Fine Arts equips students with the skills, connections and confidence for diverse careers in theatre and related fields.

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