• All theatre majors are required to participate in university theatre productions as actors, designers, production technicians and managers; academic credit is given for all such involvement. The program also supports students pursuing regional and national internships as managers, publicists, technicians, and production assistants with major professional theatres and arts organizations. Theatre courses from overseas schools can substitute for GVSU theatre requirements for those students pursuing international studies.
  • CourseworkTheatre students study a variety of topics, including:
  • Acting
  • Costume design and construction
  • Directing
  • Dramaturgy
  • History of theatre
  • Improvisation
  • Stage design and stagecraft
  • Stage and theatre management
  • Career Options Versatility is the single most important factor in obtaining work as a graduate of the drama program. Grand Valley theatre students have successfully completed programs in graduate schools and professional conservatories. They have found work in repertory theatre companies, educational theatre, modern dance companies, and arts organizations as:
  • Administrators
    • Designers
    • Directors
    • Performers
    • Teachers
    • Technicians