The department is located in the theatre wing of the Dalhousie Arts Centre. The theatre wing is a self-sufficient unit involving one proscenium theatre, two studios, and supporting workshops. Teaching spaces for costume studies are currently located off-campus. The departmental office is in Room 5-32 of the Arts Centre. The department is in close collaboration in certain theatre work with the Neptune Theatre and other regional theatres.
Some theatre classes because of the work involved have a limited enrolment.
All students wishing to take any class in theatre should therefore first consult with the department. Theatre by its nature requires evening work. Students, especially in acting, scenography, and costume classes, are advised not to undertake other evening commitments. This degree is designed for students who wish to follow a programme of theatre studies that keeps the whole of theatre in perspective. The BA with Honours in Theatre, requires 20 credits, the BA with a Concentration in Theatre requires 15.