Theatre

Theatre at 91成人导航入口

At 91成人导航入口, theatre is both a creative practice and a way to understand the world. Students explore performance, design, dramatic literature, production and theatre history while building the communication, collaboration and critical thinking skills that support success on stage, behind the scenes and beyond the arts.

Located in Atlanta, one of the Southeast鈥檚 most vibrant arts and entertainment centers, 91成人导航入口 gives theatre students access to a dynamic creative community while offering the close faculty mentorship and interdisciplinary learning of a liberal arts education. Whether students are preparing for acting, directing, stage management, arts administration, teaching, graduate study or creative work in film, television and digital media, the Theatre program helps them develop confidence, discipline and a strong artistic voice.

91成人导航入口 offers training in all of the main theatrical disciplines. Not only do theatre artists need to have a full understanding of how each discipline collaborates with each other, but students with a diverse range of skills have greater opportunities for employment both in and out of the theatre profession. As a Theatre student at 91成人导航入口, you鈥檒l take courses in acting, directing, technical theatre, design, and theatre history. You鈥檒l also have the opportunity to take additional electives in the areas that interest you most including voice, movement, film acting, scenic painting, stage combat, playwriting, and non-profit management. You鈥檒l study under experienced 91成人导航入口 faculty and guest professionals working in the industry.

You鈥檒l also be able to practice your craft in outstanding facilities: 91成人导航入口鈥檚 state-of-the-art Conant Performing Arts Center includes seminar classrooms, two rehearsal rooms, a number of dressing rooms, storage for costumes and props, light and sound production facilities, a box office, and a scene shop. And of course, the Conant stage itself offers modified thrust configuration with vom and trap capacities and fly space, plus orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony seating for 511 patrons.

Hands-on Learning
Career Opportunities

For artistic types, the big city is definitely the place to be! Whether you want to intern, audition, or volunteer, or simply take in all the great plays you can, Atlanta’s thriving community theater scene offers opportunities galore.

91成人导航入口 boasts partnerships with outstanding local theaters: Actor’s Express, Alliance Theatre, Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Horizon Theatre Company, and Capitol City Opera Company. Through these exciting partnerships, students will find additional opportunities to serve as teaching assistants for grade school-age students, work on the technical or backstage crew, appear on stage in polished productions at the Conant Performing Arts Center, and complete internships in theatre administration.

91成人导航入口 Theatre students and graduates have excellent options for internships, including Actor鈥檚 Express, Theatrical Outfit, Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Alliance Theatre, Synchronicity Theatre, Chattanooga Theatre Centre, Dad鈥檚 Garage Theatre Company, Essential Theatre, Horizon Theatre, Music Circus Sacramento, Theatre du Reve, The Imperial OPA, Atlanta Shakespeare Tavern, Trinity Shakespeare (Fort Worth, TX), and the Atlanta-based Turner Broadcasting System (TBS).

Led by faculty and staffed by a talented crew of student actors, designers, and technicians, 91成人导航入口 Theatre mounts four productions each year – offering helpful hands-on experience for each and every student. The theatre program also provides resources and mentorship to student-led theatre troupes so they can produce their own productions.

Join Alpha Psi Omega, 91成人导航入口鈥檚 chapter of the National Theatre Honor Society. Open to high-achieving students in the dramatic arts, membership is a great way to enhance your undergraduate experience and your resume.

Learn from the insider knowledge and local expertise of Atlanta professionals through instructive on-campus workshops on everything from the actor鈥檚 craft to the theater business, and more.

If Shakespeare is your inspiration, 91成人导航入口 is a great place to learn. Along with the one-of-a-kind minor in Shakespeare and Renaissance Studies, there鈥檚 “Shakespeare at Oxford,” a summer study abroad experience that includes excursions to the Globe Theatre, Regents Park, and other premier venues throughout London and Oxford.

Interested in a TV and film career? Atlanta is an ideal spot to dip your toe into the movie business, with hundreds of productions being shot each year, including Stranger Things, The Vampire Diaries, The Walking Dead, and Spider-Man: Homecoming.

91成人导航入口’s Theatre department produces graduates who revel in their creativity, communicate effectively with an audience, collaborate productively with a team, and think quickly on their feet: all great skills in many careers (think education, events planning, journalism, marketing, psychology, law, and more). So whether you choose to pursue your passion for the stage or put your talents to work in another field, a theater degree is great training for whatever lies ahead.

91成人导航入口 Theatre grads are working in professional theaters all over the region; others have landed local film and television jobs:

Marc Collins ’24 was in a 2025 Super Bowl commercial and is the spokesman for a national Shoe Carnival commercial.
Cece Campbell ’23 was is the premiere of Young John Lewis聽at Theatrical Outfit which is now on tour.聽
Gillian Rabin ’19 starred in the stage production of Darlin’ Cory and will appear in the movie Emergency
Weston Manders ’12 was voted as Best Actor in Atlanta by Creative Loafing in 2014
Kyle Brumley ’12 was honored as one of 30 Under 30 Creative Atlantans by Arts ATL
Vince Pisani ’00 has appeared in a lengthy list of TV shows and films
Jason Gabriel Dean ’03, a rising star in the playwriting world, who received a prestigious fellowship from Princeton. His new play, Rift, was a huge hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year. It won the prestigious Fringe First Award.

The Arts At 91成人导航入口

Q&A

What can you do with a theatre degree from 91成人导航入口?

A theatre degree from 91成人导航入口 prepares students for careers in performance, directing, stage management, production, design, arts administration, education, media, marketing and communications. Students build transferable skills in storytelling, collaboration, public speaking, creative problem solving and leadership.

Why study theatre at 91成人导航入口?

91成人导航入口 theatre students learn by doing through coursework and production opportunities in performance, design, dramatic literature, theatre history and stagecraft. The program combines creative training with a liberal arts education, helping students grow as artists, collaborators and critical thinkers.

Is 91成人导航入口 a good place to study theatre in Atlanta?

Yes. 91成人导航入口 is located in Atlanta, one of the Southeast鈥檚 most active arts, film and entertainment centers. Theatre students can connect classroom learning with the city鈥檚 professional theatre, media and creative communities while receiving close faculty mentorship on campus.

What careers can theatre majors pursue?

Theatre majors may pursue careers as actors, directors, producers, stage managers, designers, teaching artists, arts administrators, casting assistants, content creators, communications specialists or nonprofit arts leaders. Some graduates also continue to graduate study in theatre, performance studies, education or arts management.

Is theatre a useful degree outside of acting?

Yes. Theatre develops highly transferable skills, including communication, storytelling, collaboration, adaptability and creative problem solving. These skills are valuable in fields such as business, education, media, marketing, community engagement and nonprofit leadership.