{"id":6547,"date":"2025-09-18T17:49:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T21:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=6547"},"modified":"2025-11-18T14:55:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T19:55:32","slug":"ba-theatre-studies","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-theatre-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Theatre Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Theatre Studies<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=ba\">BA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a>, <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=certification\">Teacher Certification<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/BA-Theatre-Studies-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/BA-Theatre-Studies-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Student working on laptop, seated on a table in stage set\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Montclair State University\u2019s B.A. in Theatre Studies offers a comprehensive and flexible theatre education within a broad liberal arts curriculum. As a Theatre Studies major, you will explore every aspect of theatre\u2014from playwriting for stage and screen, dramaturgy and script analysis to stage management, directing, commercial and non-profit arts management, and production operations.<\/p>\n<p>This program is designed to adapt to your individual goals. You\u2019ll gain hands-on experience through the departmental production season as an assistant director, dramaturg or technician, while also developing collaborative projects on and off campus. Unique opportunities include the 4+1 program, which allows you to earn both a B.A. and an M.A. in just five years, and the P\u201312 Theatre Teacher Certification option, available exclusively to B.A. students. Teacher certification candidates complete the Teacher Education Program as a second major in Secondary Education, preparing for careers in the classroom as well as on stage. Majors are encouraged to explore interdisciplinary offerings and the program places particular focus on artists as citizens. Advanced undergraduates with a strong academic record are eligible to take courses in the MA Theatre Studies program.<\/p>\n<p>With small classes, dedicated faculty, and proximity to New York City, the B.A. in Theatre Studies prepares you for diverse pathways in theatre, education and beyond.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=cart\">College of the Arts<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=arts-culture-design\">Arts, Culture and Design<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Concentrations Offered<\/strong><br \/>General Concentration; Theatre Education<\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>Program Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Flexible curriculum with liberal arts foundation<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on experience in theatre production and directing<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive Teacher Certification and 4+1 M.A. option<\/li>\n<li>Access to New York\/New Jersey theatre opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Create your theatre future at Montclair State today!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/BA-Theatre-Studies-cb1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/BA-Theatre-Studies-cb1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"students on stage, holding string to lay out a set\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Explore Concentrations<\/h2>\n<p>Montclair\u2019s Theatre Studies BA offers a General Concentration, as well as a Theatre Education Concentration<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">General Concentration<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>The Theatre Studies General Concentrations allows you to immerse yourself in all aspects of the business and practice of theatre. From center stage to backstage, playwriting to screenwriting, production to management, the BA in Theatre Studies is an elective-based program that allows you to chart an individualized path through areas of theatre or establish a general expertise in the field. The BA in Theatre Studies provides you with a broad-based knowledge of the theatre field and underscores the relationship between what happens on stage and what takes place in the world around us. A small common core of courses in dramatic literature, history and interdisciplinary performance emphasizes the link between page and stage, and theater and society. The program is flexible enough to allow for study abroad opportunities or pursue a graduate degree in Theatre Studies.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/theatre-studies-ba\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Theater Education<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p><strong>Theatre Education Concentration with Teacher Certification in Theatre (Preschool \u2013 Grade 12)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can become a theatre teacher by pursuing a P-12 teacher certification in Theatre. The Concentration in Education makes use of the program\u2019s innate flexibility to incorporate course work in theatre studies, liberal arts general education and pedagogy, and culminates in a professional semester of student teaching in order to meet the requirements of the Teacher Education Program at Montclair, the State of New Jersey Theatre Certification: P-12 Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) as well as the requirements for accreditation as specified in the National Association of Schools of Theatre accrediting standards.<\/p>\n<p>Information regarding the required professional sequence of courses and other important Program requirements, guidelines and procedures may be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/cssee\/application\/\">Teacher Education Program website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Unless otherwise noted, 120 credits of coursework is required for a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/theatre-studies-theatre-certification-preschool-grade-12-ba\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch new: 432.30 ms --><!-- decode:  0.17 ms --><!-- output:  0.04 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Mysti Stay profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/3970\/user\/012226158facultyheadshotslarosa5.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/3970\/user\/012226158facultyheadshotslarosa5.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~staym\">Mysti Stay<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Assistant Teaching Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:staym@montclair.edu\">staym@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Kathleen Kelley profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/5746\/user\/proteo578.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/5746\/user\/proteo578.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~kelleyka\">Kathleen Kelley<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:kelleyka@montclair.edu\">kelleyka@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Eric Diamond profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/22\/user\/061420230800ericdiamondlarosa.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/22\/user\/061420230800ericdiamondlarosa.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~diamonde\">Eric Diamond<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:diamonde@montclair.edu\">diamonde@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Elizabeth McPherson profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/1881\/user\/021726711facultyheadshotslarosa.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/1881\/user\/021726711facultyheadshotslarosa.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~mcphersone\">Elizabeth McPherson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:mcphersone@montclair.edu\">mcphersone@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Heather Benton profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/5822\/user\/img2025.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/5822\/user\/img2025.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~bentonh\">Heather Benton<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:bentonh@montclair.edu\">bentonh@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Related Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/bfa-musical-theatre\/\" class=\"name\">Musical Theatre<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BFA &bull; Major, Minor<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please contact Undergraduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/theatre-and-dance\/\">Theatre and Dance<\/a><\/p>The College of the Arts\u2019 Department of Theatre and Dance has trained actors, dancers, production artists, educators and arts managers to create \u201cmagic\u201d for the stage for more than 50 years. Our location 14 miles west of Manhattan puts students just minutes away from Broadway productions, world-class dance performances, internships and all that attracts artists from all over the world.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Life Hall<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~braterj\">Program Advisor: Jessica Brater<\/a><\/p>Get detailed information about the program itself\u2014from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes. The program advisor can explain how the program connects to your academic and professional goals.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:braterj@montclair.edu\">braterj@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014Montclair State University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. Take the next step today.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/apply-to-montclair-state\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/request-information\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Request Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn on Campus<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Immersive classes, vibrant campus life and hands-on experiences that put you at the center of it all. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality[]=in-person\" class=\"program-sock\">Explore Majors &amp; Minors <\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-life\/\" class=\"program-sock\">The Campus Experience<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn Online<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Montclair Online offers the same nationally recognized faculty, engaging coursework and supportive community as our on-campus classes - designed to fit your life. 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