Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

At Marian University, you will be prepared to be a creative leader with curiosity, discipline, and empathy. You will gain valuable hands-on experiences through our classes, department productions, and the opportunity to interact with arts organizations that call Marian University home. From your first day, you will work with theatre professionals who work with many of the top companies in our city, state, and region.

What else can you expect? We identify and produce plays that reflect our Franciscan values and Catholic heritage. We understand and seek to utilize the power of theatre to share our message and make a statement about our world.

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Why choose a B.A. in Theatre at Marian?

• A theatre major prepares you with valuable skills that employers are looking for. You will gain leadership, communication, organization, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through hands-on learning about the theatre arts.
• Acquire broad knowledge and training. You'll collaborate and work with active, professional local theatre professionals, gaining understanding and awareness about how the theatre complements and engages with other academic discipline, like business and education.
• Get personal attention and one-on-one mentoring from faculty recognized for their teaching and professional expertise thanks to Marian’s close-knit campus community and small class sizes. Build relationships with professors and peers that last a lifetime.
• Complete courses taught by theatre professionals and faculty who work throughout the city, state, and region.

Theatre Major Sample Four-Year Plan

Internship Opportunities

The opportunities for internships abound and can be crafted to meet your unique skills and objectives. We have the connections to help you identify the right opportunity for you.

Over the previous 5 years Marian theatre students have completed internships with:

• The Lilly Theatre at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum
• Indianapolis Shakespeare Company
• Richmond Shakespeare Festival
• Summer Stock Stage

Some other possibilities nearby include: Indiana Repertory Theatre, The Phoenix Theatre, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Actors’ Theatre of Indiana, The Arts Council of Indianapolis, Sapphire Theatre Company, The Helen Wells Agency, Young Actors Theatre, Summer Stock Stage, Indianapolis Opera, Conner Prairie Living History Museum, Broadway in Indianapolis, Asante Children’s Theatre, Indy Fringe, The Indiana History Center, Christian Youth Theatre, Indianapolis Men’s Chorus, The Red Barn Theatre, and Shawnee Summer Theatre.

What are your career paths?

Earning a B.A. in theatre will prepare you to be part of the next generation of artists producing theatre, television, film, and new media. It also provides you with skills that can be applied in virtually any career that calls for:

• Good communication skills, including writing and public speaking
• Problem-solving skills like resourcefulness, versatility, and flexibility
• Collaboration, cooperation, and teamwork
• Creativity and critical thinking, especially in ways that may seem unconventional
• Initiative, meeting deadlines, filling seats, and selling out performances
• A can-do, positive, and “the show must go on” attitude

So in addition to possible careers as an actor, director, producer, designer, technician, or any other artistic role within theatre or film, you can also consider a double major or theatre major with a specific minor to consider these other career options: