Produce. Perform. Inspire.
Theatre Performance: Concentration
Elevate your performance. Explore your talent. And experience the world of theatre like never before.
Expand the World at Your Fingertips
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 in Theatre with a concentration in performance, from NGU.
What Can I Do with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre with a Performance Concentration?
A degree in theatre performance or acting can open doors to diverse creative roles in the performing arts. You can become a professional actor in theater, film, or television, or explore opportunities in voice acting and improvisational theater.
Beyond the stage, your acting skills can lead to careers in teaching, coaching, casting, and public speaking. Your ability to create immersive experiences makes you an asset in virtual reality, themed entertainment, and corporate training.
Actor/Actress
Drama Teacher
Scriptwriter
Set Designer
Theatre Director
Voice Actor/Actress
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 Two – the drama ministry troupe sponsored by Baptist Student Union. 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, Center Stage, and the Greenville Little 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 or the Performance Concentration?
Study Theatre with Clear Direction
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.
