Utah Valley University

What you'll study

Coursework typically balances practical labs and productions with classroom study. Key areas of learning include:

• Acting and performance: scene work, voice and movement, character development and ensemble collaboration.
• Production and design: stagecraft, lighting, sound, costume and set design, and technical theatre skills used in mounting productions.
• Theatre history and dramatic literature: study of playwrights, dramatic forms, and the historical development of theatre practice and criticism.
• Directing and dramaturgy: script analysis, rehearsal methods, and the creative leadership necessary to shape productions.
• Practical experience: participation in mainstage and workshop productions, internships or crew roles that build professional practice.

Entry requirements

Admission is through the university's undergraduate process and typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and meeting institutional general-admission standards. Program-specific expectations often include demonstrated interest in theatre — such as audition materials, portfolio pieces, or prior coursework — and meeting any placement or audition requirements set by the department.

Career prospects

Graduates pursue careers as actors, stage managers, designers, technicians, directors, dramaturgs, and educators. The programme also prepares students for related roles in arts administration, casting, production management, community arts, and media. Transferable skills include public communication, project management, collaboration, and creative problem-solving applicable across the cultural and creative sectors.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Students should explore institutional scholarships, departmental awards for performance and design, work-study positions in production crews, and external arts grants. Audition- or portfolio-based scholarships may be available; applicants are advised to contact the department and financial aid office to learn about criteria and supplemental application materials.