Overview

Key features

The Theatre program at the University of Utah offers four emphasis areas: the Actor Training Program (ATP), the Musical Theatre Program (MTP), the Performing Arts Design Program (PADP), and the Stage Management Program. The program curriculum is then specialized to each emphasis area. ATP and MTP students must audition for admission to their respective programs, and from there they receive training in various acting, singing, and movement topics. PADP students complete coursework in costume, scenery, lighting, and sound design, while Stage Management students take classes in production, stage directing, and stagecraft. If you are interested in becoming a theatre teacher, you can also complete the Theatre Teaching major.

The Student Experience

To enrich your academic experience, consider studying abroad, completing an internship or research project, or participating in one of the U’s theatre productions. Network and meet like-minded peers through theatre clubs and organizations, such as the Department of Theatre Student Advisory Committee, Performing Arts Troupe, or the New Play Reading . ArtsPass gives you free access to the hundreds of arts events that occur on campus each year, your ArtsPass is loaded on your student ID card. Finally, if you want career advice, ArtsForce offers events and workshops to help prepare Fine Arts students for life after college.

Career Opportunities

Theatre graduates have a vast number of job opportunities upon graduation. You can work as an actor or singer, remaining on the stage or transitioning to television and film. Specialize in production design, bringing to life the costumes and scenery of stage and film shows. Or, direct and manage plays, adding your own ideas to the performances you help engineer. Students can work in local theatre and production companies or join traveling troupes; if you studied abroad, consider returning to that country or one nearby to be an international performer. Careers as acting coaches and choreographers are also possible. If you decide to attend graduate school, you can find work as an educator, advisor, professor, or administrator.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Production Run Crew I

Scenography Lab

Script Analysis

History of Theatre

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salt Lake City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32520 USD / year

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31748 USD / year

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In-State

10004 USD / year

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Living costs

Salt Lake City

United States

1000 - 1730 USD / month

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Key features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Salt Lake City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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