Theatre (BA)
Study and perform in the dynamic world of theatre.
Why choose this program?
Prepare for a career in professional theatre by participating in up to four productions a year in our two performance spaces. Learn from faculty with years of academic and professional expertise in a range of subjects including acting, directing, playwriting, and technical scenography. Through practical and theoretical classes, you’ll make close friends in a city with a vibrant arts community.
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
- Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).
Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program-specific admission requirements
- Minimum overall average: 70%
- Academic English 12
Four additional academic subjects
Financial information
A university education is a significant financial investment. Every student is unique, and so are their financial circumstances. We offer competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help you explore financial options and develop a plan that works for you.
Program options
We offer four different BA Honours in Theatre degrees. You can get a BA in Acting, Costume Studies, Theatre Studies, or Stage Design and Technical Theatre.
The following Theatre program options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:
Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Theatre (Acting)
Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Theatre (Costume Studies)
Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Theatre (Theatre Studies)
Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Theatre (Stage Design and Technical Theatre)
Bachelor of Arts, Major/Double Major in Theatre
Minor in Theatre/Film Studies/Pop Culture Studies
What you will learn
The Fountain School of Performing Arts has a wide range of courses to get you started in your chosen career in theatre. Within the BA Theatre program, we offer Honours degrees in Acting, Costume Studies, Stage Design & Technical Theatre, and Theatre Studies. Get out of your seat with a course in dance and movement or create clothing from any period in history. The possibilities are endless!
Sample courses may include:
Writing about Performance
Writing about Stage and Screen
Writing about Music
Stage Design
Costume in Performance
Dramaturgy – The Art of Developing Plays
Digital Audio Sound Design
Directing for the Stage
Dance and Movement Composition
Artists as Entrepreneurs: From Concept to Creation
Puppets: Bringing Objects to Life
East Asian Animation and its Roots in Performance and Visual Culture
Whether your passion is for acting, directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, costume design or construction, scenic design or carpentry, lighting, sound, props, stage management, or studying the history of theatre, the Fountain School of Performing Arts can give you what you need to get you started in your chosen career.
Careers
Choosing Theatre at Dal opens you up to a world of opportunity through a wide variety of career options.
Future studies could include programs at the graduate level in theatre, scenography, or a professional degree such as law.
