Details: Theatre, Major

Theatre

Program type: Major

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.

Learn how theatre is the right fit for you.

Students performing on stage.

  • Applied learning at Wichita State

    At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

  • 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.

    For WSU's admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.

All-student production wins national honor.

Inside the Program

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.

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