Broaden your presence—on and off the stage.
No matter your major, a minor in Theatre allows you to build confidence, creativity, and communication skills that translate into any career.
Why Add a Theatre Minor?
- Creative Expression: Theatre helps you develop storytelling, improvisation, and emotional range—skills valuable in business, education, law, health care, and beyond.
- Performance Experience: Gain real-world acting, directing, or technical experience through campus productions.
- Flexible & Customizable: Choose courses that align with your interests—on stage, behind the scenes, or both.
- Collaboration & Confidence: Learn to lead, listen, and perform in a team setting.
What You'll Learn
The Theatre Minor requires 18 credit hours of coursework and can be tailored to your interests. Çàɬֱ²¥s may focus in one area or explore several, including:
- Acting & Performance
- Voice, Movement, and Character Development
- Stagecraft, Lighting, and Design
- Script Analysis & Theatre History
- Directing & Stage Management
You’ll begin with Introduction to Theatre and select upper-level electives in consultation with a faculty advisor to shape your minor around your goals.
Who Should Consider It?
Theatre is an excellent minor for students majoring in:
- English, Communication, or Media
- Psychology, Sociology, or Political Science
- Education or Liberal Arts
- Music, Dance, or Visual Arts
- Marketing, Business, or Pre-Law
It’s a powerful complement to any field where public speaking, creative thinking, collaboration, or leadership are key.
Ready to Get Started?
Visit the UL Çàɬֱ²¥ catalog to view minor requirements or talk to your academic advisor about how theatre can fit into your degree plan.
For guidance, contact the Theatre Program Coordinator:
birk@louisiana.edu | 337‑482‑1187