Don't Just Play a Part, Take the Lead
The BA/BS Theatre Program offers training designed to prepare the next generation of artistic, professional, and entrepreneurial leaders in theatre
The BA/BS Theatre Program at Missouri State University is a forward-thinking approach to theatre leadership and creativity designed to train students to push their individual and artistic capabilities in theatrical endeavors. Students in the BA/BS Theatre Program develop the skills necessary to find success in roles on stage, in design, behind the scenes, in the front office, and on the pages of scripts and academic journals. Regardless of your area of interest in theatre—maybe it’s many areas—you will receive professional guidance and significant opportunities to research, explore, produce, and design your own creative approach to making effective theatre.
Admission process
In order to be admitted to the BA and BS degrees, you must submit a theatre resume
and write an essay (400-700 words) that explains, in your own words, (1) how you view
yourself as an artist; (2) what your goals are for your career after you complete
your education; and (3) how you believe the BA/BS Theatre degree at Missouri State
will help prepare you to pursue those goals. Applicants may also submit a headshot.
Application materials should be submitted to the BA/BS Area Coordinator, Dr Julia
Moriarty, at jkmoriarty@missouristate.edu .
Acceptance criteria
- Talents, abilities, passion, and potential in your area of interest in theatre
- Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn
- Desire and discipline to develop a variety of professional skills
- Collaborative spirit and positive attitude toward self and others