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California State University, Chico
College of Humanities and Fine Arts

Theatre Arts BA

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  • Program Type

    Undergraduate Major

  • Delivery Type

    On Campus

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With a bachelor of arts in theatre, you'll be ready to take on the future of your choosing—on stage or behind the scenes.

You’ll have access to historic performance venues, incredible rehearsal spaces, and industry-leading equipment as you hone your skills through a balanced curriculum that includes several elective choices. You’ll also benefit from opportunities to work and perform in the local community while you choose your areas of focus and write your own path into the world of theatre.

Scene from Romeo and Juliet during a play

A Strong Foundation and Focus of Your Choice

With our well-balanced curriculum, you’ll develop a strong foundation in the history, literature, and aesthetic principles of theatre, while also acquiring practical skills via workshops and productions through our well-balanced curriculum. You’ll also love the opportunity to choose from several electives to focus on what you enjoy most.

Staging Your Future

Costume Shop

This dynamic journey into the world of theatre arts at Chico State prepares you for an exciting career on stage or behind the scenes in the world of theatre, television, and more. Popular jobs for our graduates include:

  • Actor
  • Choreographer
  • Stage manager
  • Producer
  • Theatre manager
  • Director
  • Broadcaster
  • Casting manager

Commitment to Excellence

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    Pave Your Own Path with the Support of Others

    Accreditation, equity, and personalized care are just some of the factors that may make this degree exactly right for you.

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    Expertly Trained Faculty

    All our professors are active members of the Musical Theatre Educators’ Alliance and trained in best practices with Theatrical Intimacy Education.

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    Practice Makes Perfect

    Audition for four mainstage theatrical productions per year, produced in three different theaters—including the immaculate, 1,200-seat Laxson Auditorium.

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    Commitment to Equity

    Our commitment to and belief in equity and inclusion for all people extends far beyond our policies, coming to life on stage, in the classroom, and beyond.

  • Students performing a scene from a play.

    Sharpen Your Focus

    Once you have a strong foundation, you’ll choose your own areas of focus to create your own path of learning.

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Take the Stage

No matter your passion, you can take your arts imagination from costume to stage. Perfect your sewing skills in the costume shop, master the art of stage-setting in the scene shop, or serve as director or lead actor in stages ranging from the intimate black box Wismer Theatre to our historic 1,400-seat Laxson Auditorium.

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