For UMass students who want to pursue creative and scholarly inquiry into the world of theater, but who cannot commit to the demands of the major, the Department of Theater offers a 16-credit Minor in Theater. Because we think approaching theater-making from multiple perspectives makes for stronger artists and scholars, students choose two areas of study from Performance, Dramaturgy, or Design for greater exploration. Classroom instruction and production experience go hand-in-hand as students apply what they learn to the mainstage season and/or independent student work. We currently have about 50 minors.
As with the major, no audition is required for admission to the Minor in Theater. Unlike the major, Theater general education courses can count toward the minor. We anticipate that students will be able to complete the minor requirements alongside their major in two to four years.
To complete the minor, students must take two of our introductory courses in the above-mentioned areas, two upper-level courses in the same areas (each for three credits), and one production credit. One additional three-credit theater course, including any of our general education courses, rounds out the requirements for the minor.
If you are a UMass student considering the Minor in Theater, please make an appointment with Undergraduate Program Director, Amy Altadonna, to complete the paperwork and discuss your progress toward the minor.