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California State University, Chico
College of Humanities and Fine Arts

Theatre Arts Minor

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  • Program Type

    Undergraduate Minor

  • Delivery Type

    On Campus

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Express your creativity with a minor in theatre arts. This program is designed for students in any major who want to deepen their understanding of theatre, both intellectually and practically.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant learning environment with access to historic performance venues, state-of-the-art rehearsal spaces, and industry-standard equipment. Gain valuable hands-on experience as you collaborate and perform in one of our productions, all while exploring your unique path in the world of theatre.

Performance of the theater production "Head Over Heels".

A Strong Foundation and Focus of Your Choice

With our well-balanced curriculum, you’ll develop a strong foundation in production and acting, while also acquiring practical skills via workshops and productions.

Turn Your Passion into Purpose

Theatre is more than memorizing lines. You develop a range of transferable skills that are useful in a variety of careers and majors.

Some of the skills you will develop include:

  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Project management
  • Time management

Staging Your Future

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, education, and more.

Majors that complement this minor include:

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Go Beyond Your Academic Courses

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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