Theatre Major

Study theatre at a Christian university that values you as an individual. George Fox theatre majors get the opportunity to perform in main-stage productions such as Pride and Prejudice.

Theatre at George Fox University incorporates more than just acting – it is viewed as a form of communication with significant intellectual, social, moral and spiritual values for both participant and audience. If you are interested in exploring the craft of theatre in a disciplined, supportive and nurturing Christian college environment, the theatre (theater) major is for you.

We offer a bachelor of arts in theatre with concentrations in acting/directing and design/technology. Each concentration features a balance between theory and performance courses and requires students to apply their knowledge through laboratory classes in conjunction with the University Theatre’s main-stage season.

You also have the option of earning a degree in interdisciplinary studies, in which you combine the study of theatre with another discipline of choice. We also offer minors in theatre and music theatre.

The theatre major’s 45-semester-hour course of study prepares students to enter the competitive field of theatre as actors, directors, designers, technicians and managers.

Ultimately, our goal is to offer a program that prepares Christian artists to make meaningful contributions to our world.

Request information about the theatre major at George Fox University or apply now to begin your education at Oregon's Christian university, ranked as one of the top Christian colleges in the nation by Forbes.

Theatre department

Videos

24 Hour Play Festival http://player.vimeo.com/video/4383355

The University Players http://player.vimeo.com/video/9073342

What we offer …

Small classes
Our small classes allow students to benefit from frequent one-to-one mentoring. The university’s 13-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio allows for plenty of personal attention.
Broad curriculum
Students take a liberal-arts curriculum that helps broaden perspectives and contributes to an appreciation and understanding of all aspects of society. All classes are taught from a Christian worldview where faith is integrated with learning.
Faculty expertise
Our theatre department has been recognized by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. with awards for individual acting, set design, and overall production. And, our professors care about you as an individual, willing to work alongside you as you hone your craft.
Options
There are many forms of drama in which you can be involved, including main-stage productions and student-directed plays. Our University Theatre has been a regional finalist in a multi-state competition hosted by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. We also offer University Players, a touring group that presents devised theatre at churches, prisons, camps, retreats, schools and marketplaces.
Global opportunities
Nearly half of George Fox undergraduate students participate in an international experience. The university ranks among the top 50 out of 1,400 American colleges in study-abroad participation. Recently the GFU theatre program traveled to Papua New Guinea for three weeks to create intercultural preformances with the poeple of Lae, Ukarumpa and Goroka. Similar offerings will be available in the future.
National recognition
George Fox University is a Christian university classified by U.S. News & World Report as a first-tier regional university, and Forbes ranks George Fox among the highest Christian colleges in the country.