Produce. Perform. Inspire. 

Theatre

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Elevate your performance. Explore your talent. And experience the world of theatre like never before.

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Off-Campus Internships
100% of theatre majors at NGU complete off-campus internships. Gain hands-on experience and expand your professional network in local theaters and across the country.
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Major Productions
Each year, NGU theatre students produce four main stage productions (including a musical). Explore your passion onstage and backstage as an actor, set designer, prop/wardrobe master, and more.
250-Seat
Black Box Theatre
All theatre productions take center stage at NGU’s 250-seat black box Billingsley Theatre. Experience the thrill of engaging your audience in an intimate setting you have to see to believe.

Don’t miss out on the experience of a lifetime! Book your tickets now for the highly anticipated theatre production of the year. From the stunning visuals to the captivating performances, this is a show you won’t want to miss.

Perform with a Purpose

Whether on stage or behind the scenes, prepare for countless careers in the world of theatre. Actor, director, and playwright, of course. But also, drama teacher, professional designer, stage manager, theatre critic, and more.

Theatre is storytelling, and there’s no greater story to tell than God’s story. Elevate your performance and explore your talent with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre, from North Greenville University.

This degree program features four concentration options:

What Can I Do with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre?

A degree in theatre offers diverse creative opportunities. You can work as an actor, director, playwright, or theatre educator.

This degree provides you with skills in performance, production, and storytelling, making you valuable in theatre companies, film and television, education, and the entertainment industry. Your passion for the arts can lead to a vibrant and expressive profession.

Actor or Actress

Drama Teacher

Playwright

Stage Manager

Theatre Critic

Theatre Director

Experience Learning as You Explore Your Craft

Tour, Perform, Minister – Welcome to Act II

Bible study. Fellowship. And the chance to perform original dramas for local churches and community groups. That’s Act II – the drama ministry troupe sponsored by Baptist Collegiate Ministry(BCM). All NGU students may audition to join. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In-Class Learning, Meet Real-World Experience

Where better to complete your required theatre internships than one of Greenville’s renowned venues? Options abound at the Applied Theatre Center of Greenville, Warehouse Theatre, Centre Stage, and the Greenville Theatre (just to name a few!) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Festivals and Competitions

Compete in regional events like the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. Receive award nominations, professional feedback, and critical acclaim as you gain exposure and expand your network. 

National Auditions – Right Here in the Southeast

Earn acting opportunities and internships. Attend masterclasses and workshops. All at the largest gathering of theatre artists in America. It’s the Southeastern Theatre Conference – and it might just launch your theatrical career. 

 

Have Questions about the Theatre Program?

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Amy M. Dunlap, MFA

Associate Dean, School of the Arts
864.895.1580 amy.dunlap@ngu.edu

Theatre Beside Experienced & Faithful Creatives

Amy M. Dunlap, MFA
Associate Dean, School of the Arts
Cynthia Lohrmann, MFA
Assistant Professor, Theatre
Bess Park, PhD
Professor, Theatre
Joshua Scott, MFA
Assistant Professor, Theatre

Study Theatre with Clear Direction

Theatre Year 1

Year 1 Sample Courses

  • Design and Production
  • Engaging the Arts through Theatre
  • Acting
  • Movement for the Actor
  • Costume Construction
Theatre Year 2

Year 2 Sample Courses

  • Theatre History
  • Stage Management
  • Scene Design
  • English Composition and Literature
  • Lighting Design
Theatre Year 3

Year 3 Sample Courses

  • Theatre History
  • Directing
  • Voice for the Actor, Costume/Makeup Design, or Drama Ministry
  • Advanced Stagecraft
Theatre Year 4

Year 4 Sample Courses

  • English Literature
  • Audition and Career Management
  • Camera Acting or Scenic Art
  • Oral Communication
  • Playwriting

Elevate Your Perspective

You’ll also take Chapel for the first seven semesters, and Cultural Events for the first four semesters. This is the NGU difference, how you find your peak performance and elevate your perspective, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.

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