西三一大学

As a part of TWU’s theatre program, you will critically engage with issues of faith and art in every class. Our graduates have a well-rounded theatre education and a broad knowledge of the liberal arts. Previous alumni have established careers as actors, directors, producers, designers, stage managers, playwrights, teachers, and arts administrators.

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) THEATRE

A BA with a major in Theatre provides a strong foundation in all aspects of theatre, with the flexibility to specialize. Whether your passions lie in directing, playwriting, stage managing or dramatic literature, our program can be tailored to your interests. Our small class sizes allow for in-depth mentorship opportunities with professors.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Canada’s only BFA in Acting at a Christian university

Major, minor and concentration options that allow for flexibility and specialization

Performance and production opportunities in classics, contemporary plays, new works, student-directed productions, musical theatre, and comedy improve

One-on-one mentorship from instructors who are working professionals and committed Christians

Regular attendance at professional theatres in Vancouver and opportunities to connect directly with the artists

Specific scholarships for SAMC Theatre majors

AFTER GRADUATION

Our students have been successful in the professional theatre industries across Canada and in the US as actors, designers, and technicians. Many students have also become highly qualified theatre educators in high schools through the completion of BC’s one year PDP program. Other students have gone on to achieve distinction in a variety of other professions, including law; marketing, non-profit human rights organizations, and entrepreneurial endeavors.

CAREERS IN THEATRE

Opportunities include careers in:

• professional theatre
• film
• television
• church/missionary drama ministry
• theatre education

as well as various careers in public relations, sales, marketing, and other fields that require professionals with honed interpersonal and presentation skills.