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Theatre B.S.Bachelor of Science

Train on stage and behind the scenes. Bring powerful stories to life with hands-on experience, expert faculty, and immersive performance opportunities.

NSU Theatre student performs during a production

Learn to command the spotlight—and every detail behind it. At NSU, theatre students develop skills in acting, directing, design, and stagecraft through hands-on production experience.

Why Choose Theatre at NSU

Stage your future in every sense.

At NSU, you don’t just study theatre—you live it. Perform, build, direct, and create in a program that fuses craft with creativity and prepares you for center stage anywhere.

NSU Student Organization performs in A.A. Fredericks Auditorium

AT A GLANCE COURSES

Explore hands-on courses designed to help you shine on stage, backstage, and beyond.

Stagecraft

Learn scenic design, construction, and scene painting through real theatre productions.

Acting Technique

Master acting fundamentals through body, voice, and scene work in a collaborative setting.

Scenic Rendering

Discover techniques in painting and rendering for stage environments through studio practice.

NSU CAPA students performing in AA Fredericks.

Concentrations

Specialize your degree with a focus on powerful storytelling and creative leadership.

Performance & Directing Concentration

The Performance & Directing concentration empowers you to excel on stage and behind the scenes. As a performer, you’ll explore diverse roles that build empathy, confidence, and communication. As a director, you’ll shape productions, strengthen collaboration, and develop creative vision. These versatile skills extend to careers in leadership, film, and beyond. Supported by a close-knit theatre community, you’ll be prepared to inspire, innovate, and thrive in both traditional and emerging performance spaces.

Actors on stage during a performance or rehearsal in the theater

Where A Theatre Degree Can Take You

NSU Theatre grads light up stages across the world—from Broadway to cruise lines to regional theatres—and succeed in leadership, education, and arts management roles.

Students performing in a play.

ACTOR / PERFORMER

Bring characters to life on stage, in film, or in voiceover. Command attention and connect with audiences through powerful performances.

NSU students on stage in Magale Recital Hall

THEATRE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Oversee daily operations of live productions. Manage staff, budgets, and logistics to ensure smooth, successful performances.

NSU Music students perform together at Christmas Gala

CASTING DIRECTOR

Oversee the creation of music projects. Shape soundscapes, guide artists, and turn ideas into professional recordings heard across the globe.

Program Highlights

NSU’s Theatre program offers unique opportunities and resources to help you succeed. From hands-on learning to personalized guidance, these highlights set our program apart.

Hands on Learning

Take part in multiple live productions each year to build experience that matters.

Expert Faculty

Learn from industry professionals who know the stage—and the path to it.

Career Preparation

Graduate with a resume full of real-world experience and market-ready skills.

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