Discover your passion for theatre 

The Viterbo University Theatre and Musical Theatre Department is dedicated to helping you become an exceptional theatre artist, educator or administrator. With our personal approach, you’ll unlock your creative potential through hands-on classroom and production experiences.  

Training Philosophy

In our program, you’ll get rigorous professional theatre training combined with a transformative liberal arts education. We cover every aspect of theatre production, ensuring that you have the knowledge, practical skills, insight and interpersonal abilities to thrive in your career and your life.  

Our core courses dive deep in performance, design, directing, technical production, management, playwriting, history, literature, and criticism. From your first year, you’ll apply your learning in a variety of creative production settings.   

Our faculty mentors help you explore and focus your unique talents and interests as you tailor your program of study with elective courses  to meet your personal goals and expectations.  

You can audition for our Bachelor of Fine Arts professional training degrees in Musical Theatre and Acting. Many students also choose to minor in Arts Administration, Stage Management, Dance, Technical Theatre & Design, or Playwriting.   

Our personalized approach ensures you’re ready for your next career step, whether in professional theatre or graduate school.  

Production Approach

In our production program you will:  

• Embrace your passion: Combine theatre and academics to develop your skills to reach your career goals.  

• Dive into diverse productions: Get involved in all aspects of theatre, from planning and designing to performing, managing, and marketing shows. 

• Explore all genres: Experience different types of plays and musicals, from classics to new works. 

• Perform professional caliber productions:    Be part of shows that engage, entertain, and inspire reflection on the experience of being human. 

• Collaborate with pros: Work with guest artists to expand your learning and develop your professional network.  

• Discover new perspectives: Learn about different cultures and histories through live theatre.