The Theatre Major and Minor are tailored to each student. All Majors and Minors work closely with Theatre Faculty to determine a course of study that is designed for them. We consider each student's aspirations as theatre professionals, graduate students in top-tier MFA theatre programs, or in careers where theatre training leads to success: law school, marketing, management, advertising, education, and a host of other professions.

Why Theatre?

At Fairfield, you can major or minor in theatre. Either way, you’ll take courses that teach you about Theatre as it’s been practiced through history and around the world. You’ll also get lots of chances to do theatre right now, as: 

• actor
• stage manager
• designer
• playwright
• director
• dramaturg 
• business manager
• crew member:
  • hanging lights
  • sewing costumes
  • building and painting sets
  • backstage during performances

You’ll have fun, work hard, and make friends.

Theatre majors can double major!  Some examples are:

• Film, Television and Media Arts

• Business
• Education

• English
• Psychology
• Sociology
• History
• Philosophy
• Communication
• Modern Languages 

Learning Outcomes:

Students in the Theatre Program engage in all aspects of theatre, from the classroom to theatre productions. Majors and minors study acting, design, technology, theatre history, and dramatic literature.

Students will:

• Gain factual knowledge and fundamental theories about theatre.
• Develop their creative capacities and specific skills needed in the theatre profession.
• Develop expression skills, both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply theatre material to improve thinking and problem solving.
• Learn to analyze and critically evaluate ideas, arguments, and points of view.

Internships!

You can apply for internships with Theatre Fairfield, the resident company run by the Theatre Program. An internship experience will teach you about organizing crews, marketing shows, managing audience relations. In other words, you'll get real life experience in the business of theatre. Our former interns get jobs. 

In addition, you can do internships in New York, or right here in Connecticut.

When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to keep working in theatre, as many of our alumni have done—see the Alumni page on the Theatre Fairfield website: www.theatre-fairfield.org. Or you can become a manager, lawyer, or educator, or you can pursue another field--and do it better than someone who didn’t study theatre. You will have learned empathy, people skills and how to get things done.  That’s useful anywhere.

Study Abroad

Theatre Majors and Minors are encouraged to Study Abroad, especially in London, England, where there are a range of excellent English-language theatre courses available. Students will choose their courses in consultation with their Theatre faculty advisor. Up to two three-credit courses taken abroad may be counted towards graduation requirements. 

MAGIS CORE CURRICULUM

All undergraduate students are required to complete the Magis Core Curriculum. Please refer to the Curricula section of this undergraduate catalog for a detailed explanation of the Magis Core.