Curriculum for Theatre Majors
The Butler program offers a choice of two theatre degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Arts Administration with a
theatre concentration
The program of study in theatre combines stage experience with
core studies in: acting, directing, voice, movement, playwriting;
scenic, lighting and costume design; stagecraft and make-up;
theatre history, play analysis and critical theory.
The program of study in arts administration is designed to
provide students with a cohesive preparation for professional work
in the management of arts organizations, particularly in areas
relating to the administration of theatre. Through balanced study
in theatre, business (accounting, economics, marketing, etc.), and
communications (public relations, advertising, information
management, etc.), students gain a broad spectrum of skills in a
collaborative environment.
Both programs are structured to enable students to double major
or pursue a minor of their choice. Popular minors among theatre
majors include: television studies, foreign languages, music,
dance, English, psychology, and business. We place a strong
emphasis on the comprehensive education of the individual through a
combination of studies in the major and Butler's strong liberal
arts curriculum.