Whether it's your love for theatre, professional ambition, or calling to teach that has brought you here, we will guide you into becoming a well-rounded theatre practitioner committed to artistic and academic excellence. After all, our world needs smart artists. So we start with foundational instruction on all theatrical aspects that streamline into more specific courses each year. You'll have the chance to take part in departmental productions and in the Nashville theatre scene, too. Our professional faculty will connect you to outside opportunities. You'll build community in our tight-knit department, where support from the relationships you gain here will keep strengthening your career even after graduation day.We created the Theatre BFA for students who want to dedicate themselves to a specific theatrical area. Acting, designing, directing and musical theatre all have a foundation of courses that split into specific concentrations as you train. The BFA is best for those going straight into the professional theatre industry or graduate school for an MFA. Our Theatre BA gives a broad foundation in general theatre courses with electives available for specific development in an area such as acting, directing or designing. It is easily paired with other degrees, creating a symbiotic relationship for those wishing to double major. Our BA in Theatre teaching is for those who love theatre and also feel called into teaching. In this degree, students study both theatre and education courses, receiving their licensure in teaching by graduation.