Drama and Theatre Production

A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions.

While New York City’s beloved theater strip lies on Broadway, the earlier theater location was further south. In the 1750s, many were venturing out to Nassau Street in Downtown Manhattan to watch theatrical performances.

How does theater arts differ from other art forms such as film and television? Theater arts includes fundamental aspects of film, television, and other art forms, but it embodies the art of spontaneity. You can watch your favorite episode of a television show or film scene and memorize all the lines to your heart’s desire, but the same can’t always be said when it comes to theater. There is a fluidity with each performance because it occurs in real time. No taping. No shouts from a director, “Cut!” The scenes are moving, intentional, and engaging. Why? Because the audience is different with each performance, sometimes there’s a need to vary how lines and the performances are delivered.

Being a Theater Arts major is exciting, collaborative, and rewarding. You’ll learn, among other things, theater history, set design, and costuming. You’ll learn techniques such as method acting and improvisation that will allow you to grow as a performer in this field.