Theatre
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Theatre, B.S.
The Bachelor of Science in Theatre is offered through Department of Theatre and Dance in the College of Liberal Arts at MTSU. MTSU is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
Theatre majors at MTSU take center stage with hands-on production responsibilities in the theatre's main season. Students enter a comprehensive program that includes all areas of performance and design/technology, theatre in education, and dance. Theory and instruction are infused with a carefully crafted progression of hands-on experience and training. Students use state-of-the-art lighting, costuming, and scenery equipment both in and out of the classroom. The major in Theatre is designed to provide students with maximum opportunities to develop theoretical and practical appreciation of theatre arts. Preparation is offered for the pursuit of graduate study in several fields or for entry into professions including secondary school teaching and professional theatre.
The recently renovated Tucker Theatre and the Anderson Studio Theatre provides space for student produced and main stage performances.
Students majoring in Theatre must receive a grade of C or better in all courses in their major for the course to count as a prerequisite or to count toward graduation. No more than 50 percent of coursework (60 credits of 120 required) for the degree may be completed in THEA coursework.
News Briefs
Broadway veteran James Gray brings audition workshop to MTSU theatre students
Middle Tennessee State University musical theatre students got a firsthand look at the realities of professional auditions when Broadway performer, director and choreographer James Gray recently led an intensive workshop in the Department of Theatre and Dance.[ Read More ]
MTSU theatre students earn regional honors at American College Theatre Festival
Middle Tennessee State University theatre students earned multiple awards and finalist honors at the 2026 American College Theatre Festival Region IV conference held in early February in Montgomery, Alabama.[ Read More ]
News Briefs
Broadway veteran James Gray brings audition workshop to MTSU theatre students
Middle Tennessee State University musical theatre students got a firsthand look at the realities of professional auditions when Broadway performer, director and choreographer James Gray recently led an intensive workshop in the Department of Theatre and Dance.[ Read More ]
MTSU theatre students earn regional honors at American College Theatre Festival
Middle Tennessee State University theatre students earned multiple awards and finalist honors at the 2026 American College Theatre Festival Region IV conference held in early February in Montgomery, Alabama.[ Read More ]
Theatre, B.S.
Theatre majors are well trained for many careers, with graduates finding opportunities in professional or educational theatre, the entertainment industry, inside the classroom, and in related fields.
Employers of MTSU theatre students and alumni include:
- Asolo Repertory Theatre
- Busch Gardens
- Cedar Point Live Entertainment
- Cirque Du Soleil
- Cumberland County Playhouse
- Dollywood
- Endstation Studio Theatre
- Florida Repertory Theatre
- Florida Studio Theatre
- French Woods Festival for the Performing Arts
- Holland America Cruise Lines
- Interlochen Center for the Arts
- Kinky Boots (Off-Broadway)
- The Lost Colony
- McLeod Summer Playhouse
- Mountain Movers Theatre Company
- Moulin Rouge (Broadway production)
- Nashville Children’s Theatre
- Nashville Repertory Theatre
- National tour of Hair
- National tour of MJ: The Musical
- National tour of Newsies
- Opera Breve
- Orlando Repertory Theatre
- Orlando Shakespeare Theatre
- Royal Carribbean International
- Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre
- Southern Applachian Repertory Theatre
- Stagedoor Manor
- Street Theatre Company
- Tent Theatre
- Titusville Playhouse
- Walt Disney World
- The Word Players
Our graduates in theatre teacher licensure have found employment in school systems across Tennessee. Our alumni are teaching/have taught at:
- Battleground Academy
- Blackman High School
- Chattanooga Preparatory School
- Goodpasture Christian Academy
- Head Magnet Middle School
- Independence High School
- LaVergne High School
- Legacy Middle School
- Mt. Pleasant High School
- Oakland High School
- Page Middle School
- Riverdale High School
- Siegel High School
- Smyrna High School
- Stewarts Creek High School
- Tullahoma High School
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake.
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.
The Theatre Program is part of the Department of Theatre and Dance in the College of Liberal Arts.
Check out theatreanddance.mtsu.edu to learn more about our department, programs, and productions.
Public Accountability Notice
MTSU is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).
To see data about the program, please visit this webpage: https://planeffectiveness.mtsu.edu/theatre/
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