Accordingly, the theatre arts major is required to participate in University Theatre productions, as well as to complete the required courses in theatre arts.
Academic credit is awarded for practical theatre work done under the supervision of faculty members.
Auditions for all productions are open to anyone interested in theatre. At present, career opportunities in educational theatre are expanding in the areas of technical theatre and design and in creative dramatics and children's theatre. It is very difficult, by contrast, to find a job as an actor. Most available positions require academic work beyond the BA or equivalent experience. No more than two credits may be earned for acting.