Overview

The Theatre Arts - Theatre Performance Emphases in Acting and Musical Theatre programme at California State University East Bay provides comprehensive pre-professional training in performance and production. The programme develops artists with performance skills and creativity while providing an inclusive background in history, literature, and aesthetics. Students regularly perform in various theatre and dance productions in an environment designed to encourage creativity and self-expression. In addition, the programme encourages majors to acquire a range of skills to expand their career options.

Career Opportunities Include:

Actor / Actress

Box Office Manager

Business Agent

Choreographer

College Student Services Manager

Comedian

Corporate Officer

Costume Designer

Costume / Wardrobe Technician

Dancer

Director

Drama or Dance Teacher / Professor

Dramaturg

House Manager

Lighting Technician

Make-Up Artist / Specialist

Non-Profit Manager

Playwright

Producer

Recreation Supervisor

Sales / Marketing Specialist

Set Decorator

Set Designer

Sound Technician

Stage Manager

Theatre Critic

Theatre Technician

Theatre Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Modern Dance

Dance Partnering

Inclusive Interdisciplinary Ensemble

Theatre: A Spotlight on Life

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hayward, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

As required by the university, accreditation officials, and California law, your admission is not complete until we receive and verify all:

Official transcripts/mark sheets

Proof that you earned a diploma and/or degree, if applicable

Official English proficiency test scores

Proof of your diploma or degree can be either indicated on your transcripts or on a separate degree certificate.

The university reserves the right to determine what constitutes an Official Transcript. Documents submitted to the university become the property of the university and will not be returned under any circumstance.

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

18649 USD / year

≈ 18649 USD / year
Out-of-State

18649 USD / year

≈ 18649 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7993 USD / year

≈ 7993 USD / year

Living costs

Hayward

United States

1370 - 2510 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Career Opportunities Include:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Hayward

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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