Theatre

Fall admission only

The Major in Theatre is directed towards students who seek a general understanding of theatre, the program offers a balance between academic study and practical experience, and between artistic and organizational concerns. The program provides an introduction to many aspects of theatre, from theatre history and theory, to stage management, directing and theatre administration, and can serve as the basis for graduate work in the field, or for future involvement in the creation and running of theatres.

The Minor in Theatre is designed as a general introduction to the field of Theatre, the Minor is available to all students in any faculty. It can serve as an excellent complement to more advanced studies in other areas. There are no additional requirements for the Minor in Theatre.

Major in Theatre — 48 credits

Minor in Theatre — 24 credits

See Program-Specific Admission Requirements – In addition to the general admission requirements, this program have extra program-specific requirements. These additional requirements must be arranged with the departments to which you are applying.

See the BFA degree description for more information on general degree requirements. For a complete list of courses: Undergraduate Calendar

Sample courses include:

Script Analysis, Theatre History, Acting, Current Canadian Theatre, Dramaturgy, Directing

Facilities

The Department boasts well-equipped facilities on both campuses. New acting studios and design classrooms (including a lighting lab) are located downtown near the D.B. Clarke Theatre, a traditional 380-seat proscenium theatre. Students have access to costume, prop and scene shops and other production spaces. Departmental productions are regularly performed on the Loyola campus in the Cazalet, a black-box theatre with flexible seating, and in the intimate F.C. Smith Auditorium. All students having the necessary prerequisites are eligible to participate in student-initiated or department productions.

Theatre Department

Theatre programs are designed to inspire and prepare students to enter Canada's rapidly evolving performing arts culture. We value creativity, imagination and critical thinking, and support an entrepreneurial approach capable of meeting the demographic, technological, multicultural, funding and related challenges and opportunities of the years to come.

Students explore a wide range of past and present approaches to theatre combining traditional and innovative research through courses and creative projects that encourage the development of basic skills in acting, creative and theoretical research, production, design, playwriting, theatre for social change, and broad-based arts literacy courses for the wider university community.

Instructors are active at scholarly conferences, in professional theatre, publishing, innovative research and cutting-edge approaches to teaching and pedagogy. The Department fosters close links between teaching, research and creative activity to provide students with opportunities to explore their potential, and to intern and train with faculty members and artists.

Graduates are grounded in basic theatre skills and knowledge, and demonstrate enhanced research and problem-solving skills. They are well prepared for future training, competitive for entry to graduate schools and are sought out as interns and assistants by established theatre practitioners.

Admission Requirements

Theatre (BFA - Major/Minor) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.