Theatre Major for a Day

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a theatre major at Towson University? Now is your chance to find out.

Students sitting in a sound booth with the stage visible between them

Experience what it would be like to major in theatre at TU.

As a major for the day, you'll:

  • meet and work with our theatre arts faculty
  • attend a real academic class
  • learn about careers in theatre
  • tour our theaters, classrooms, shops and campus
  • talk to and get to know our theatre arts students

Parents, students and guests are invited to attend and learn about TU’s Department of Theatre, Financial Aid, University Admissions and to meet with the department advisors.

Join the Fall Event

Theatre Major for a Day is free to attend but registration spots are limited. If you have questions, please email or call the Department of Theatre Arts Office at 410-704-2792.

Fall 2024 Schedule

Date: Monday, October 14, 2024 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Towson University, Center for the Arts

Schedule (Subject to Change)

  • 9 – 9:30 a.m.: Student Check-In
    • 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.: Parents/Chaperones attend a panel with staff members from the Office of Financial Aid and University Admissions
  • 9:30 – 10 a.m.: Student welcome (in Mainstage Theatre)
  • 10 – 11 a.m.: Tour of the Department of Theatre Arts Facilities
  • 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Students attend an academic class
    • 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Parents/Chaperones attend First Year Experience (FYE) advising session with Chairperson & Academic Program Coordinator
  • 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.: Lunch (in Studio Theatre) - Students & Parents/Chaperones
  • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.: Panel with Faculty, Staff and Current Students - Students & Parents/Chaperones
  • 2:30 – 5 p.m.: Faculty-led Workshop and/or Campus Tour - Students & Parents/Chaperones
  • 6:30 p.m.: (Optional) Observe a dress rehearsal of Kid Simple

Undergraduate Theatre Arts Areas of Study

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Acting Major (B.F.A.)

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting is for students who are seeking rigorous preparation for graduate study or entry-level opportunities in the acting profession. An audition/interview is required for entry into the acting program.

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Theatre Arts Major

Undergraduate students majoring in Theatre Arts pursue a comprehensive study of the art form and advanced work in areas of artistic specialty: Design and Production or Theatre Studies.

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Theatre Arts Minor

The Minor in Theatre Arts allows students to complement another major or career path, or to explore an area of personal interest.

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