Program overview

Earn your degree in Theatre and Performance from one of Canada's most creative drama programs. This program allows you to explore various careers through paid co-op work terms, providing a unique blend of practical experience and academic learning. You'll engage in collaborative projects with professors, visiting artists, and fellow students, creating high-quality work that contributes to a just society. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from performance and management to design and critical studies, ensuring you develop a rich portfolio and a diverse skill set that prepares you for various roles in the theatre industry.

Program structure

The Bachelor of Arts - Honours Arts and Business - Theatre and Performance program is designed to provide a comprehensive education in the field. The program length is typically four years, with options for co-op placements that enhance your learning experience. Key features of the program structure include:

• Co-op program available, allowing students to gain relevant paid work experience.
• Regular program option also available.
• Students can choose to pursue a minor alongside their major.
• Hands-on learning through student-led productions in a newly renovated 400-seat theatre.
• Integration of classroom learning with real-world experience through alternating study and co-op terms.

By the end of the program, students will have a well-rounded education that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing them for a successful career in theatre and performance.

Featured Experiences

The Theatre and Performance program offers a variety of unique experiences that enhance learning and professional development:

• Co-op Opportunities: Students alternate between academic terms and paid co-op work terms, allowing them to explore different career areas.
• Student-led Productions: Active participation in productions, including set design, costume creation, lighting, sound, producing, directing, and acting.
• A-list Mentors: Collaboration with award-winning professors and visiting artists to develop new plays and explore innovative approaches to classic works.
• Real-world Experience: Co-op placements provide students with the chance to apply their classroom knowledge in professional settings.
• Creative Collaboration: Opportunities to work with peers and faculty on projects that contribute to a just society.

Career Options

Graduates of the Theatre and Performance program can pursue a variety of career paths in Canada, including:

• Stage Manager: Responsible for overseeing all aspects of a theatrical production, ensuring everything runs smoothly during performances.
• Production Manager: Manages the logistics of a production, coordinating between different departments to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Senior Officer, Friends' Corps: Works with organizations like the National Ballet of Canada to manage relationships and fundraising efforts.
• Production Assistant: Provides support in various areas of production, assisting with tasks such as set preparation and coordination.
• Assistant Lighting Director: Works under the lighting director to design and implement lighting for performances, enhancing the visual experience.
• Manager, Lifestyles Entertainment: Oversees entertainment programming and events at venues, ensuring a high-quality experience for guests.
• Public Relations Specialist: Manages communication and media relations for theatre companies, promoting productions and events.

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