Directing and Theatrical Production

Liberal Arts • Visual And Performing Arts

What is it about?

A program that prepares individuals to manage the planning, design, preparation, and production of plays and other theatrical entertainment programs. Includes instruction in theatrical design, program management, dramatic production, rehearsal management, personnel management and casting, actor coaching, directing concepts and techniques, theater history, scene work, script interpretation, business management, marketing, public relations, and communications skills.

Numbers at a glance

603rd
Popular nationwide
261
Search Rank on O's List
28
Colleges offer it
133
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
37
Women
96

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O's Insights on Directing and Theatrical Production

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 16% of graduates come from public universities.

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