Theatre
Join a theatre program that gets you actively involved in creating theatrical productions while you study!



When pursuing your bachelor of arts degree with a major in Theatre at Georgia Southern University, you’ll gain hands-on experience in acting, design, dramaturgy, theatre-focused research and criticism, production management, technology and musical theatre. You have the opportunity to connect your studies with productions outside of the classroom and present your work in an award-winning performance and design program.
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Theatre Major
As a Theatre major at Georgia Southern, you’ll enjoy a hands-on program that unites theory and practice. Our Theatre program curriculum includes script analysis, theatre history, design philosophy and technology, acting, directing, cinematography and more.
You’ll build audition confidence and practice your growing skills through a variety of off-campus opportunities at the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival (KC/ACTF), Georgia Theatre Conference (GTC), Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC), Institute of Outdoor Theatre, and University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA).
No matter if you choose to study at the Statesboro campus or at Armstrong, you’ll be supported by a performing arts college curriculum that explores the business and practice of theatre and guided by a collaborative, holistic approach, you’ll become a theatre artist capable of moving naturally from script to stage.
Statesboro Campus
By choosing to pursue your B.A. degree with a major in Theatre at Georgia Southern’s Statesboro campus, you’ll be part of a program with a prestigious legacy of nationally-recognized productions. You’ll have access to exciting opportunities in student organizations that sponsor workshops and productions, like Theatre South and the Alpha Psi Omega fraternity.
You’ll also be able to perform, design and direct in the state of the art Center for Art and Theatre, a variable seating black box space that serves as our primary performance venue, as well as the Performing Arts Center.
Armstrong Campus
The Theatre program on the Armstrong campus boasts a tradition of productions in Savannah for more than 75 years. Your performances will take place at the Jenkins Hall theater complex, which houses a 180-sea proscenium mainstage theater, cozy block-box theater and camera studio that serves our acting-for-the-screen and Film Production (MMFP) programs.
In addition to being able to join Alpha Psi Omega, students at the Armstrong campus can join The Masquers, a student-run organization open to students of all majors, and can also participate in theatre festivals hosted on campus, including the Armstrong High School One-Act Play Festival.
Theatre Minor
The Theatre minor is open to students interested in the program but who ultimately pursue a different major. You can choose from a variety of courses to tailor your minor to the aspects of performing arts you’re most interested in, including acting, stagecraft and script analysis.
Accreditation
Georgia Southern University’s Theatre program is an Institutional member of The National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 Reston, VA 20190-5248 703-437-0700 info@arts-accredit.org



Jobs for Theatre Majors
By choosing to pursue a B.A. degree with a major in Theatre, you’ll begin building the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in performing arts. Jobs in theatre arts include:
- Theatre makeup artist
- Costume designer
- Performer/Actor
- Light technician
- Lighting designer
- Choreographer
- Playwrite
- Producer
- Production coordinator
- Director
- Stage manager
Do You Have Questions? Contact Us!
Communication Arts Department
Sanford Hall
P.O. Box 8091
Statesboro, GA 30460
Phone: 912-478-5138
Fax: 912-478-0822
Email: commarts@georgiasouthern.edu
Last updated: 8/3/2023