Students majoring in theatre will achieve the following learning outcomes:

• To exhibit broad knowledge, appreciation and understanding of live theatrical performance as a diverse and malleable art form that influences history, politics and society.
• To apply a variety of critical theories, methods and research sources in the analysis of play texts and their performance.
• To obtain experiences as generative theatre scholar/artist through the creation of new work in diverse approaches.
• To understand the technical, physical and vocal skills required by live performers and to develop these skills in practical and in theoretical contexts.
• To value lighting, scenic, costume, sound and media design practice, as well as technical support like stage management and technical direction, and to develop these skills in practical and theoretical contexts.
• To communicate effectively with the variety of artists involved in this unique collaborative art form through the skillful use of theatre vocabulary.
• To respond as an informed audience member who is able to make value judgments as to the quality of performance.
• To possess the requisite skills and educational background to gain entry into graduate education programs in theatre throughout the country for further training should that be their desire.
• To demonstrate an understanding of the theatre production process within the highest professional standards of the industry.
• To participate in performance, in design and technology work, in writing, in speaking, or as an audience member throughout his/her life with a basic enthusiasm for the theatre.