Department of Theatre

Binghamton offers a BA in theatre, providing students with the opportunity to take courses in areas such as: acting, directing, dance, and design/technical theatre, as well as a BFA in musical theatre. Students can also take classes in costumes; lights; scenery; stage management; theatre criticism; history, and theory; and technical production, among other subjects. Click to see all classes being offered this semester.

In the BA in Theatre track, you can concentrate in Acting/Directing, Dance, and Design/Technical Theatre. The BFA track is in Musical Theatre.

Declaring the Major

To declare your major as a BA in Theatre, meet with the Undergraduate Director of Theatre. Students wishing to declare the BFA in Musical Theatre should contact the Director of Musical Theatre, but typically must audition when seeking admission to Binghamton University. Click here to sign up for the Theatre Listserv.

Senior Thesis

The Department of Theatre views the senior thesis as a reward for excellence in the student’s area of specialization. Students should discuss thesis availability with their advisors. Students are urged to declare their theatre major at an early date. This will enable them to plan their course of study carefully with the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Honors Program

Departmental honors are awarded to senior majors who have completed a substantive body of significant work, in one or more areas of specialization, which meets exceptionally high standards. To receive honors, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 in the major. High honors requires a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 in the major. Highest honors will be given only to those with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or above in the major.

For more information on the Theatre program, please refer to the Theatre website or email for more information. To apply to the Theatre program, please visit University Admissions.

Department of Theatre

Declaring the Major

Senior Thesis

Honors Program

Programs