Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Learn by acting, directing, designing, creating, and building with a faculty that focuses on each student! You can make Lynchburg your creative home, where you can cultivate your hidden talents and hone the skills you need for both artistic mastery and professional life. Create a personalized learning plan in conjunction with engaged, supportive faculty to reach your performance, design, or technical goals.

Curriculum and Resources

2023-24 Academic Year Information

Program requirements for the following can be found in the undergraduate catalog.

  • Theatre — Design/Technical Emphasis (BA)
  • Theatre — General Emphasis (BA)
  • Theatre — Performance Emphasis (BA)

What Jobs Can I Get With a Theatre Degree?

Theatre majors are versatile candidates for a wide range of entertainment jobs. Your first gig may not be on Broadway or in Hollywood, but you might get there if you follow your passion.

Theatre Careers and Salaries

A theatre degree can lead you virtually anywhere. Like a career where you’re living your dream and love what you do. Your pay depends on a variety of things: full-time, part-time, or contract; what field you’re interested in; where you live; and, if you’re with a touring company or a permanent theater. So, what do you do? Start at the bottom and push your way up to your dream job. In some cases, you may need supplemental income as you start.

If you love the work and have the drive and talent, you can find a rewarding future in theater.

  • Lighting technician: $8.17 per hour ($15,686 per year)
  • Makeup artist: $18.45 per hour ($33,504 per year)
  • Production assistant: $9.86 ($20,500)
  • Prop maker: $13.65 per hour ($26,220)
  • Scenic artist: $18 per hour ($37,328 per year)
  • Stagehand: $14.79 per hour ($28,396 per year)
  • Drama teacher: $51,033
  • Lighting designer: $58,137
  • Prop manager: $50,812
  • Set designer: $52,475
  • Theater company manager: $50,777
  • Theater technician: $43,721
  • Wardrobe supervisor: $60,725

Salary and job projections come from national averages in the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources, including Glassdoor, Indeed, and industry-specific posts and publications. The data is meant to provide you with an idea of career options and salary ranges, not as a guarantee of obtaining these positions after graduation. These represent national averages and may vary by source and time frame collected. Actual salaries vary by region. Some jobs may require additional training or graduate education.

The Threatre ajor offers three emphases:

Undeniably Life-Changing Stories

Anna Wehr ’17

Anna Wehr ’17

“I was a very shy kid in high school. I wasn’t involved very much, but through experiences with theater, I was able to grow in ...
Dustin Williams sitting on an outdoor stage

Dustin Williams ’05

"One of the biggest things was the freedom to experiment a little bit" ...

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