Overview

After completing a strong core of theatre courses, you have the flexibility to choose specialty courses based on your interests and career orientation in the following areas:

stage directing
playwriting
theatre history
creative drama and puppetry
integrated performance
theatre management
film studies

You’ll receive a well-rounded educational experience, from academic pursuit in history, criticism, dramaturgy, and theory, to creative participation in the performing arts.

Why study Theatre Studies?

To make great art, you need a solid foundation in the history and theory of your discipline. The Theatre Studies major at Illinois State University provides this foundation, after which you can pursue your academic and professional interests in a number of robust areas that encompass the creative and business sides of theatre. Theatre Studies faculty also mentor students interested in scholarly research, criticism, and graduate studies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theatre Practicum
Black Drama And Theatre
Costume
Acting
Fundamentals Of Theatre
Dramaturgy
Theatre History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Normal, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Liberal Arts Drama View 1334 other Bachelors in Drama in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school courses completed
Grade point average
SAT/ACT scores and subscores (if submitted)
Optional academic personal statement

You’ll be required to submit a self-reported grade point average.

English proficiency score

Choose an audition/interview date (Interview required for scholarship consideration only)
Upload any required materials to your application
Receive a confirmation email from School of Theatre and Dance
Attend audition/interview if applicable for scholarship consideration
Receive a decision within two weeks
Submit your enrollment deposit and become a Redbird

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24132 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24132 USD / year

≈ 24132 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12066 USD / year

≈ 12066 USD / year

Living costs

Normal

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

Why study Theatre Studies?

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Normal

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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