Theatre at Northwestern University

Our belief is that the best theatre artists—designers, actors, playwrights, dancers and directors—combine highly developed performance capabilities with a broad knowledge of the theatre literature and theory. You’ll have the opportunity to study and practice acting, voice, movement, dance, directing, design, stage production, playwriting and dramaturgy, along with theatre history, literature and criticism. You’ll develop the ability to analyze situations and complex social issues from a variety of perspectives, while developing skills in research, writing, group discussion, oral presentation,

Faculty: School of Communication  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

The acting curriculum at Northwestern includes an optional developmental sequence of two years which teaches the study of theatre, and particularly dramatic literature, from the actor's point of view. Coursework then shifts to heightened language where words and poetry reveal the action of the mind and heart.

Career pathways

Many theatre undergraduates go on to enjoy success as theatre, television, and film artists. Others find that with the combination of theatrical studies and a solid liberal arts education, they are prepared to pursue a career in a variety of fields, including law, teaching, business, performance coaching, and sales and marketing.

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