Theatre
The Department of Theatre at Northeastern University is decidedly different than most university theatre programs: we offer a unique alternative to the traditional choices of either a conservatory (non-academic/talent-based) or a liberal arts program (without career preparation).
As a hub for Creative Practice Research, housed within the College of Arts, Media & Design (CAMD), we develop and hone the basic human literacies of creativity, collaboration, and communication through critical creative practice. By integrating performance, technological innovation, and academic inquiry, our theatre making generates new knowledge and new possibilities. As we foster signifiant interactions across disciplines, we intentionally lay the foundation of art as ethical responsibility. We deliver a fuller educational experience preparing you for a rich professional life, with vital and employable skills such as creative problem solving, active collaboration, and deep empathy.
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Theatre is where we rehearse for the unexpected and where we learn to live with uncertainty. Students learn to engage artistically in difficult conversations and make sense of what they witness around them.
Antonio Ocampo-Guzman
Associate Professor & Chair, Theatre
Our Programs
Start your journey to becoming a multidisciplinary theatre practitioner. Choose from a BA/BS in Theatre or from a list of combined majors across Art + Design, Communication Studies, and Journalism.
Admission Information: Portfolios and Auditions
Learn about the application process and what you need to apply for a Theatre program.
Experiential Learning & Student Opportunities
Connect with a network of professional theatremakers through co-ops and learning opportunities in arts organizations in Boston and beyond.
Social and Racial Justice Commitments
We commit to building and sustaining a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable community: an antiracist and anti-oppressive space where all individuals can participate freely and honestly.
We commit to working towards decolonizing theatre. We strive to recognize our own privilege, to use our platform to reflect the times and to advocate for historically marginalized voices at NU and beyond.
We commit to holding every member of our community accountable in moving towards a better future.
