Theater is a creative art in which true excellence can only be achieved through mastery of the technical craft. The Theater Arts curricula combine rigorous studio class work with a demanding production schedule to provide students with in-depth training and practice in theater. Classes are conducted by distinguished master teachers and professional artists.

The Department of Theater Arts produces an extensive season of 15 to 18 or more plays every year, including those produced by the graduate directing program's Jameson Project. In addition, numerous B.F.A. workshops, salons, class scenes and senior projects are presented. The Shoestring Players, a professional children's performance troupe, is also in residence.

For undergraduates, B.F.A. conservatory training is offered in:

• Acting
• Design: set, costume, and lighting
• Production and Management Specialties:  master electrician, stage management , theater technology , costume technology

The Graduate program in Theater Arts offers M.F.A. conservatory training in:

• Acting
• Directing
• Playwriting
• Design: set, costume and lighting design, and costume technology
• Stage Management

For undergraduates, a B.A. liberal arts major is offered through Rutgers College, Douglass College, Livingston College, and University College. The Theater Arts Department offers classes to Bachelors of Arts Theater Majors and Minors who are enrolled at one of Rutgers' Liberal Arts Colleges. For more information about these programs, please see the Rutgers Catalogs.

Fall 2008

Click here for a complete list of Fall 2008 events.

Summer Classes

Teen classes are now available!  Follow these links for more information about theater course work.

Click here for theater classes, high school age

Thinking about minoring in Theater Arts?

Click here for credit requirements for a minor in Theater Arts.

Department Handbooks

Design student handbook

Admissions

Click here for information regarding admission to the Department of Theater Arts.