Overview

The theatre and speech communication department is one of the finest theatre training programs in the country. We are a “hands-on” program, providing each student with personal interaction with our professionally trained faculty and staff. Our Theatre Arts, Technical Option graduates place exceptionally well in graduate schools, conservatories, regional theaters, and in the professional world.

We produce four Mainstage productions and two staged readings a year, utilizing a four-year rotating cycle of theatre genres for our play selections, ensuring that our students receive a comprehensive exposure to both classic and contemporary theatre styles.

We are active participants in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival; our students have competed at the national level in Washington D.C. for the Irene Ryan acting scholarship, as well as stage management, directing, lighting design, allied crafts, and dramaturgy.

The Mission

Salem State University's mission is to provide a high quality, student-centered education that prepares a diverse community of learners to contribute responsibly and creatively to a global society, and serve as a resource to advance the region's cultural, social and economic development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theatre Arts

Stage Technology

Performance

Workshop in Theatre Production

Directing

Theatre History

Drawing and Rendering

Design for the Theatre

Stage Costuming

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salem, United States

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Drama View 1342 other Bachelors in Drama in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application

Send us your transcripts

Submit your standardized test scores

Submit Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20117 USD / year

≈ 20117 USD / year
Out-of-State

20117 USD / year

≈ 20117 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12708 USD / year

≈ 12708 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Theatre Arts, Technical Option.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

The Mission

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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