Theatre with Specialization in Performance, BFA

Central to Creating the Scene.

CCSU’s BFA in Theatre provides students with a practical application of techniques and theory, in addition to personal awareness that prepares them for productive participation in an increasingly diverse and multicultural world.

Graduates are equipped to make quality artistic contributions to society through experiential learning, educational excellence, and modeling of the collaborative process. Students participate in a season of plays and other theatrical events on campus, work with area high school students in outreach programs, and perform and work with Hartford, New Britain, New Haven, and other regional theatre groups.

Program Features

  • Attend full- or part-time
  • Foundation in theatre performance and design, technology, and production
  • Guided electives help students achieve a balance between performance and design that suits their interests and career goals
  • Opportunities to perform, direct, design, crew, or stage manage in local and regional theaters
  • Study abroad prospects
  • Capstone project in performance/directing or in technology, design, and production
  • Internship opportunities
  • Financial aid and scholarships available
  • Free on-campus child care available

Theatre with Specialization in Performance, BFA

Admissions Contact

Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions
(860) 832-2278
admissions@ccsu.edu

Academic Contact

Sarah Atkinson
Theatre Support Specialist
Theatre
James J. Maloney Hall
106
860.832.3150
atkinsons@ccsu.edu

Academic Department

Theatre

The theatre department is one big family; I have had no trouble finding friends. The professors are highly knowledgeable in their subject areas, help make industry connections, and are always willing to lend a helping hand.

Tara Hightower ‘23
Technology, Design, and Production Track

Learning Outcomes

  1. Analysis: Students will analyze interrelationship of theatrical disciplines in performance or design by constructively critiquing classwork, theatrical production and performances.
  2. Technique: Students will demonstrate the mastery of performance craft by applying research to a practical or theoretical creation.
  3. Collaboration: Students will demonstrate the ability to work in a team in an environment reflective of professional theatre practice.
  4. Productivity: Students will exhibit preparedness by actively participating in the mounting of productions.