Theatre and Media Performance

Perform, Express and Produce—On Stage and in Film

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Whether you prefer to be in the spotlight or behind the scenes, there is a place for you at Stevenson to showcase your talents and set the stage for your future. Our Theatre and Media Performance program trains the entrepreneurial actor for the 21^st century. Students who want to pursue a career in the performing arts, either on stage or in production, will graduate with a solid foundation in the craft to meet the creative challenges of today’s dynamic industry. Following course work in foundational and advanced performance techniques, physical and vocal production, and text analysis, students will leave Stevenson University with a comprehensive understanding of the craft of acting.

Additionally, students study design and stagecraft in order to fully engage in all aspects of performance. This creative approach to performance training culminates with audition technique preparation, business planning for actors, and a career-focused internship.

Our students have spent summers training in theatres in Baltimore, Washington, D.C, and New York City, and our graduates have gone on to careers in today’s entertainment industries, from major television networks to regional theatre companies.

Want to go the extra mile? Our Bachelor’s to Master’s Option allows you to graduate with a master’s in as little as five years.

Graduates of the Theatre and Media Performance major will:

• Apply the appropriate unique skills to a wide range of theatre and multi-media performance platforms.
• Communicate creatively and effectively both verbally and non-verbally.
• Interpret plays and media scripts through textual analysis and performance.
• Collaboratively problem-solve through all aspects of the production process.
• Apply practical skills in the pursuit of career opportunities in theatre and multi-media performance.