Undergraduate
B.F.A. Theatre Programs:
- Acting Specialization
- Musical Theatre Specialization
- Design/Technology Specialization
- Theatre Specialization
- Theatre Minor
General Requirements
All B.F.A. majors (with the exception of Musical Theatre) enter in the Theatre Specialization. Entrance into the Acting or Design/Theatre Technology Specialization is by permission of the theatre faculty upon completion of an interview and audition or portfolio presentation which is held in late spring of each academic year.
Entrance into the B.F.A. Musical Theatre Specialization is by audition/interview as well. Auditions for acceptance are held in December, February and April.
A 2.50 overall grade point average in Theatre is required for graduation with a B.F.A.; however, students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in their area of specialization (Acting, Design/Theatre Technology or Musical Theatre) in order to continue in those programs in good standing.
Theatre Major Departmental Core Requirements
The general University of South Dakota core curriculum is required for all theatre majors, as is the Theatre core, which is required for all B.F.A. specializations (except Musical Theatre, which has its own core). In addition, B.F.A. candidates must complete the requirements of one of the following specializations:
If you are an entering freshman Theatre major and would like to apply for a scholarship, please download the application form, complete it and send it back by e-mail or regular post to the address on the form. Also, read about our scholarship auditions.
Theatre Minor
The minor is offered to students in B.A. or B.S. programs in Arts and Sciences or Fine Arts. At least 24 hours of coursework are required, including THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre. All courses except THEA 494 Theatre Internship satisfy elective requirements for a Fine Arts minor in the College of Arts and Sciences; a maximum of four hours of THEA 495 Practicum may be applied to a minor. Students must consult with a theatre advisor when developing their schedules, as not all courses are offered every year.