Theatre Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre MAJOR MAP WHERE 1ST YEAR 2ND YEAR 3RD YEAR 4TH OR FINAL YEAR COULD I GO AFTER COURSES Explore theatre as a force in and on Take core courses in Theatre History Take advanced performance Finish advanced level coursework. GRADUATION? TO TAKE the world around you with Intro- or start Theatre production courses classes in Acting, Production and Take Special Project courses to ductory courses: Intro to Theatre, in Costumes, Lights/Sound, Set/ Directing. receive credit for mainstage directing Acting I. Props and Makeup. Develop perfor- Take electives in film (Depts of or designing as appropriate. Performance and Production: General Education courses help to mance skills in Dance/Movement English and Mass Media), mass • Actor/Actress •Voice over artist position you within your Washburn and vocal training sequences. media and business to prepare for • Director • Scenic Artist, Designer, Con- Community and the world that mediums beyond the stage. struction surrounds you. • Lighting Designer, Electrician • Costume Designer, Stitcher, • Take on larger roles in depart- Hair/Makeup Designer, Sound RELEVANT • Audition for department produc- Apply for Directing and Design Direct, Design, Perform in Student mental productions on stage and Designer, Engineer tions. • Assist backstage with run opportunities for Student Driven driven mainstage productions. EXPERIENCE in production crews. • Audition • Cutter/Draper crews and production crews on set, productions. Manage Front-of-House for student film projects in Mass • Property Designer lights, costumes, props and sound. Work as assistant designer, assistant • Special Effects technician Media. • Learn techniques on • Participate in the end-of-semester director and stage manager on • Stage Manager Costume and Set crews. • Submit showcases to add to performance departmental productions. • Dramaturg suggestions to play selection com- practice. • Technical director mittee for future productions. • Artist-in-Residence • Playwright BUILD • Arts Admin & Advocacy Get involved in Washburn Players; Participate in a Washburn Transfor- Present playwriting and perfor- Participate in fundraising events; • Choreographer YOUR going to see plays in the area and mational Experience. mance work at Aperion (in April). connect with local arts organizations • Media Relations planning and participating in guest Work with community theatres as Take Leadership courses and • Development director NETWORK workshops. an actor, technician, or business challenges to prepare you for career • Drama therapy office volunteer. environments. • Educational Outreach • Producer Outside traditional Theatre: • Real Estate • Sales GLOBAL Attend lectures/talks at the Inter- Take language courses for your BA Apply for Washburn Transforma- Participate in Study Abroad or • Event Planning • Tour Guide THINKING national house; learn about the reqiurement that prepare you for tional Experience opportunities. International Festival opportunity. • Human Resources opportunities available for Study Study Abroad opportunities you are Build performance experiences for • Recruiting • Administrative or Personal Abroad for your next semesters. considering in your next few years. international travel. Assistant Inquire about Edinburgh Fringe • Simulations Training (medical, Festival during your 4 year rotation. emergency, etc.) • Customer Experience Con- sulting • Project Management POST-GRAD • Escape Room Entertainment • Attend KCACTF Regional Festi- • Audition at KCACTF for Summer • In fall/winter apply for summer • Prepare for Graduate school, port- Creation internships at area professional and PREPARATION val. Take workshops from profes- Stock and Professional companies. folio, interviews and auditions. • TV/Radio broadcasting sionals and network with students Submit design, playwriting and community theatres. Submit work • Participate in regional auditions or and professionals in the region. auditions for evaluation at festival. for evaluation at KCACTF. interviews for professional compa- VISIT • Start portfolio building for end- • Add to portfolio for end of year • Submit portfolio for mid-year and nies and graduate schools. of-year major review. major review. Start looking for in- end of year review. www.washburn.edu ternships at area theatres for junior FOR MORE year summer opportunities. INFORMATION.