Theater

You are on your way to a creative future with University of Detroit Mercy's theatre program. Detroit is a city on a resurgence filled with enthusiasm and diversity. It is also a strong community for culture, arts and theatre.

If you are looking to earn a Bachelor of Arts with a major in theatre, Detroit and Detroit Mercy are where you want to come to live, breathe and study theatre. Whether you have glitter in your veins, want to act or direct, or want to learn how to manage a production, our program combines academics and experience with to help shine a spotlight on your career.

The diversity of our student body mirrors the diversity of the region we serve. It reflects the changing face of the world at large. Detroit offers a complete college experience that includes an ignited social scene, in-depth research, real-life preparation and internship opportunities throughout its vibrant cityscape.

The balance between our intimate community and the breadth of opportunity makes Detroit Mercy ideal for those who seek a vibrant college experience at an institution with a long reputation for academic excellence. Our faculty are experts and mentors, driving both the academic and the practical application of knowledge and making time to work with students one-on-one.

Few universities offer the range of disciplines and programs offered at Detroit Mercy, while encompassing the development of the whole person: mind, body and spirit. Here, education is richer because it is rooted in the ideals of our founding sponsors, the Society of Jesus and the Religious Sisters of Mercy, ideals that stress using our skills and degrees to make the world a better place for everyone.