Programs of Study

At a Glance

Flexibility

Full Time
Delivery Options

On Campus
Degree

Minor

Theatre Studies Concentrations and Minor

At UMass Lowell, you can concentrate in Theatre Studies as part of the English or Bachelor of Liberal Arts majors, or choose the Theatre Studies minor.

In the English: Theatre Studies Concentration, you'll take courses in the history and literature of theatre as well as theatrical practice—acting, design, directing, stage management, production, and dramaturgy. You can concentrate your upper-level coursework within a particular area of interest—for example, performance, dramaturgy, or design/tech.

In the Bachelor of Liberal Arts: Theatre Studies Concentration, you will design a personalized program of study in two disciplines—Theatre Studies and another of your choosing from over 25 concentrations. By taking at least six courses in each concentration area, you will build a solid foundation in the dramatic arts within a broad-based liberal arts degree.

Enhance any major with the Theatre Studies minor. You'll take courses in three categories:

Production Experience
Theatre Workshops
Dramatic Text / Theatre History

Learn more about the Theater Studies Minor.

Why study theatre studies at UMass Lowell?

A male student holding an umbrella on stage next a female student with an window behind them in the dark during a UMass Lowell Theatre Arts production.

Internships

Apply for one of several full-year, paid Production Internships on campus as part of the Theatre Studies Program's annual Production Team.

Students performing on stage during a UMass Lowell Theatre Arts production.

Campus Productions

The Theatre Studies Program stages two full-scale productions each year, along with dramatic readings and other performances in the Comley-Lane Theatre on South Campus. Audition for a part or join the production crews.

Hear From Our Students

Fahad Alden holding a director's clapperboard.

Fahad Alden '25

Digital Media and English (Theatre Arts concentration)

Fahad Alden says college is about finding where your passions and skills align.

I’m just so excited to see what next year brings.”

Career Options

Training in theatre produces well-rounded students with strong analytical and communication skills who work well as a team and under pressure — abilities that many employers in business and industry value.

Students performing on stage for the Theatre Arts production of "Rent."

UMass Lowell theatre students are prepared for graduate study as well as for careers including:

Acting
Advertising
Film work
Playwriting
Theatre education
Theatrical design
Theatrical production on Broadway and for television