Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theater

Our four-year bachelor of fine arts degree in theatre is the only one of its kind in Atlantic Canada. You can study acting or technical theatre production.

Acting stream – Develop fundamental acting skills including voice, movement, and speech. You'll learn how to apply these skills to scene study, technique and live performance.

Technical theatre stream – Master the key skills of theatre production, including lighting, sound, wardrobe, props, carpentry, drafting, scenic painting and stage management.

Why study theatre at Grenfell?

Grenfell's theatre program combines practical and academic training. In addition to working with theatre professionals, you'll get a broad liberal arts education with a strong concentration in dramatic literature. So whether you pursue your theatrical dreams or decide to use your degree as a platform for another career, you will be well prepared.

Travel to the United Kingdom

In your final semester, spend up to eight weeks at Memorial's Harlow Campus (UK) taking master classes with British working professionals and seeing shows in London and Stratford-upon-Avon.

Affordable tuition

Enjoy the lowest tuition in English-speaking Canada – great value for a high caliber theatre education.

Small class sizes

We believe in giving one-on-one attention. Our acting studio classes have a maximum of 20 students and our technical theatre production studio classes have a maximum of 15 students.

Industry connections

You'll learn from experts in the field. Our faculty and staff are actors, directors and technical theatre production professionals who have worked around the world. Our master classes, instructed by guest artists, provide a fresh perspective on various specialized theatre skills.

Major production opportunities

If you're an acting student, you will be in a minimum of six productions and if you're a technical theatre student, you will work on a minimum of 12 productions.

Broad career options

Our graduates are employed in theatre, film, TV and a wide range of other disciplines, including education and law. Check out what some of our graduates are doing.

Location

Newfoundland has a vibrant arts scene and is home to many talented actors, playwrights, directors, and producers. Several professional theatre companies operate in the province; they employ not only our graduates but our current students as well. Our province continues to foster a growing industry in film and television.

Two degrees in five years

Some of our students opt to stay for one additional year to complete a bachelor of arts (English) degree in addition to their B.F.A. (theatre). This is a great option, especially for students considering becoming a high school teacher.

Admission

Admission to our theatre program is competitive. You must meet the general admission requirements for Memorial University. In addition, to be considered for the acting stream you must prepare an audition or to be considered for technical theatre production you will have an interview. For the acting stream, please prepare a monologue, no longer than 3-minutes in length, from a contemporary play. Apply now.

Career opportunities

Acting

Stage actor | Film and television actor | Theatre educator | Radio broadcaster | Arts administrator

Technical Theatre Production

Lighting designer | Scenic artist | Stage manager | Event planner | Prop maker | Technical director | Rigger | Film/TV crew | Operations co-ordinator | Theatre educator

Some graduates choose to move on to study other areas, such as education and law. Check out what some of our theatre graduates are doing.

Grenfell Campus, Memorial University is located in Eastern Canada in the city of Corner Brook on Newfoundland's west coast.

Grenfell 's unique location offers international students a vibrant, friendly and safe learning environment. At Grenfell , our class sizes are small, so it's easy to get to know your professors and classmates - you'll feel at home in no time. Memorial University also boasts the lowest international tuition rates in the country, while offering you an education that is respected around the world.

International students play an important role in student life at Grenfell . You'll become part of the campus community and add to the community's cultural diversity.

Why Grenfell? Because we're awesome, that's why.

We are affordable, have an amazing location, offer small classes in a safe environment, offer guaranteed student housing to first year students and have top-notch facilities.

Affordability

As a campus of Memorial University, you'll enjoy the lowest tuition rate in English-speaking Canada. The provincial government gives high priority to education, providing extensive funding to Memorial University. This commitment allows us to provide an affordable yet high-quality post-secondary education.

Small classes, safe environment

Sure lots of universities have small classes, but at Grenfell, you'll know your profs on a first-name basis. And Corner Brook is small too, so you'll feel safe and secure in one of the safest cities in North America. We offer quality undergraduate degrees in arts, business, education, fine arts, nursing, resource management and science. Masters degrees are offered in environmental policy and boreal ecosystems and agricultural sciences. Our small campus environment will help you thrive in your educational endeavours.Many of our students also get to conduct research with their professors – an opportunity that will give you unique hands-on experience.

Location, location, location

Grenfell is located in one of the most beautiful settings in the country: clean air, roaring ocean, majestic mountains. The west coast of Newfoundland is a hub of adventure in summer, winter, spring and fall. Hiking trails criss-cross the area. There are spots to ski, snowboard, rock climb and zipline. Marble Mountain Resort is 1,700 feet of top-notch skiing and snowboarding and Blow Me Down Trails Cross Country Ski Club has 42 km of groomed trails – both just minutes from campus. And a short car ride away is Gros Morne National Park, a world heritage site with marine inlets, rich forest and glacier-carved fjords. Get your outdoor groove on.

We’re also a thriving theatre community with several productions each year. Our art galleries are home to exhibits from around the world. Take a stroll downtown for shopping, nightlife and dining or visit our other shopping areas, including the retail big-box district. We're a small city with everything you need.