Drama

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Degree:

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Level:

  • Undergraduate

Program Options:

  • Major

Start term:

Fall and Winter

Duration:

3 or 4 years

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Faculty of Humanities

Academic Department:

Drama

Why Study Drama at Bishop’s?

The Drama Major offers an immersive, hands-on education in theatre, fostering creativity and collaboration through practical learning experiences such as productions, festivals, and workshops. You will gain practical experience in professional venues like the black box Turner Studio Theatre and Centennial Theatre, preparing you for careers in acting, arts administration, technical direction, and education. With options such as the Musical Theatre Concentration, you can explore everything from costume design to dramaturgy. The vibrant and bilingual campus encourages interaction across disciplines, allowing you to pursue other interests while building your skills.

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After your Degree

This program prepares you for a wide range of careers, including:

  • Acting Coach
  • Actor
  • Broadcaster
  • Casting Manager
  • Choreographer
  • Community Arts Coordinator
  • Costume Designer
  • Creative Director
  • Dance Instructor
  • Dancer
  • Director
  • Drama Teacher
  • Drama Therapist
  • Hair and Makeup Artist
  • Lawyer
  • Lighting Technician
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Performer
  • Producer
  • Publicist
  • Set Designer
  • Stagehand
  • Stage manager
  • Theatre Librarian
  • Theatre Operations Manager
  • Voiceover artist
  • Writer

Did you know?

Every year the Department of Drama welcomes distinguished guest directors/playwrights as Artists-in-Residence under to auspices of the generous Gallup endowment. This allows our students to work with prominent artists from across the country.

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