Our theater programs
Lights up: on tour with alum Jordan Mitchell '20
Only a few years out of school, Jordan Mitchell '20 heads up electrics crews on big touring shows like Cats and Hadestown. She credits UMass Theater for teaching her the electrics skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
See how our alums use their degrees
Read moreGaven Trinidad '18G works at the intersection of theater and social justice
MFA dramaturgy alum Gaven Trinidad '18G worked professionally as a child singer in the New York City Opera before discovering theater in high school. As an undergrad, he majored in American Studies and focused on writing and understanding the intersections of race, immigration, gender, and sexuality
February 8, 2021
Chloe Soto '20 applies her theater education to community programming
A story slam, a summer cultural festival, an ambitious mural project: These Holyoke-based projects share a common organizer in University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Theater alum Chloe Soto ’20.
April 8, 2022
Katharine Scarborough ‘05 writes a part to fit her talent
Katharine Scarborough ’05 always knew what she wanted to do: “acting, acting, acting.” However, as a plus-size actress, she found herself relegated to “chubby girl” bit parts — when she could get auditions at all. Eventually, she decided that if no one was going to give her the part she wanted, she
September 22, 2020
36-37
Credits in the major
16-17
Credits in the minor
3
Years to complete the graduate program
3 + 4
Required plus elective courses to complete the MTC