The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre at Missouri Southern State University provides foundational training in acting, directing, stage production, and theatre history. Students develop performance and technical theatre skills through hands-on coursework and production experience.
This program is designed for students interested in theatre performance and production within a broader liberal arts setting. The BA in Theatre emphasizes creative expression, collaboration, and practical experience in the performing arts.
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre is a strong fit for students interested in acting, stage production, and creative performance within a flexible liberal arts program.
This program may be right for you if you:
In the theatre program, you’ll build foundational skills in acting, stage production, directing, and theatre history through hands-on performance and technical theatre experiences.
A Bachelor of Arts in Theatre prepares students for creative and collaborative careers in performance, production, and the performing arts. Graduates develop communication, presentation, and technical theatre skills that apply across a variety of theatre-related fields.
Graduates of MSSU’s Theatre program often work as:
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre includes a structured sequence of credit hours in acting, directing, theatre history, and stage production. Students complete hands-on coursework and theatre laboratory experiences as part of the program.
View full course requirements and program details in the official catalog:
