University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
Louisville, KY
Louisville, KY
Unleash your potential and fuel your success.
At the University of Louisville, we do more than learn. We create. We ignite. We push. We make impacts that make a difference. Here, we unleash students’ potential to fuel their success while elevating society through our research and innovation. We build connections with our city that lead to transformation across the globe. And we do it all together. Because once a Cardinal, forever a Cardinal. Forever connected to a dynamic community driving needed change. Forever committed to helping a better world take flight. Here and beyond.
Study Theatre Arts
Program overview
Part of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Theatre Arts Department offers a liberal arts education that blends creative performance and academic study. Students gain skills, knowledge and work ethic that prepare them for diverse careers.
Program highlights
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts (60 hours)
• Four core areas: Theatre History and Literature, Performance, Design and Production, African American Theatre
• Customizable with 15-18 hours of electives
• Hands-on lab work on Mainstage productions
Minor options: 19-hour programs, including a Minor in African American Theatre
• Must have an approved major before applying for a minor
Admission
• No audition required
• Apply for the major through the college's Academic Advising office
• Expect approval within 6-8 weeks, followed by a welcome letter and advisor assignment
Scholarships and work opportunities
• Work Scholarships: Available in technical production after completing Stagecraft class
• Federal Work-Study: Based on eligibility through the Office of Financial Aid
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At the Theatre Arts Department, our mission is to create Art in Action: theatre that is engaged and inclusive, rigorous and enjoyable, thoughtful and transformative. Theatre Arts at UofL challenges students to become critical thinkers who take pleasure connecting with local, national, and global communities through live performance. Graduates explore the world with the courage, discipline, and practical skills required of theatre artists—imagination, empathy, critical analysis, craftsmanship, problem solving, social awareness and collaboration.
African American Theatre Program (AATP)
Founded in 1993, the African American Theatre Program is integral to the Theatre Arts Department. It develops theatre artists trained in the traditions of African American theatre and contributes to the multi-cultural arts movement. The AATP includes two Mainstage productions a season, community service, touring, and eight courses for graduate and undergraduate students. Subjects include theatre history, literature, performance, and theatre practicum. Undergraduates can earn a minor in African American Theatre, while graduate students can earn a Graduate Certificate in African American Theatre. These studies in African American theatre are unique among American universities.
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