Bachelor of Arts - Theater

The Bachelor of Arts Theatre program helps students sharpen their artistic skills and explore new talents while allowing them to pair Theatre with another major. The communication, collaboration, and leadership skills gained in Theatre prepare students for success in a wide range of industries.

Recent pairings with Theatre have included Communication Studies, English, History, Political Science, Marketing and Psychology. Dedicated and responsive faculty work with students in the BA Theatre program to coordinate tailored educational experiences to help them pursue their desired goals.

In this program, students become well-rounded artists by studying acting, technical theatre, design, history and directing. Theory meets practise as students apply their classroom knowledge to the various productions, activities and optional summer theatre programming beginning in their freshman year. Those involved in productions earn academic credit hours through our practicum courses.

You won't be the same after your four years at Marietta. The status quo doesn't cut it here. In an environment where we celebrate curiosity, inspire independence and praise perseverance, how could you possibly stay the same? Professors will challenge you to dive deeper into independent projects and internships. Coaches will demand extra reps after practice. Friends will support your every step. At Marietta, you will emerge ready to change the world.

So, back to the original question, "Why Marietta College?" Here is why we think Marietta.

Marietta is consistently named one of the top private colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report's annual index of America's Best Colleges (most recently as a Top-10 school in the Midwest). Forbes.com ranked Marietta in the Top 30 per cent of all U.S. colleges and universities, while The Princeton Review consistently lists the College as a "Best Midwestern College." In 2015, the Brookings Institution ranked colleges by their highest value-added, regardless of major. Marietta College came in at an impressive No. 7 in the entire nation.