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. Students 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 Lafayette 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