Why Minor in Theatre at Eastern?
Eastern University's minor in Theatre helps students from all majors become more confident communicators. The minor consists of 18 credits and can easily fit into any academic schedule. Four required courses give students a foundation of knowledge from performing and technical production to theatre as activism and theatre history. Students also choose three additional Theatre electives, which they can tailor based on their interest.
THE MINOR IN THEATRE
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
| THEA 115 | Acting as Communication | 3 |
| THEA 204 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 151 | Basic Stagecraft and Design | 3 |
| THEA 150 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
Total Core Credits: 10
Choose 8 credits from the following:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
| THEA 202 | The Active Voice | 3 |
| THEA 235 | Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 325 | Diversity in Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 335 | Acting 2 | 3 |
| THEA 340 | Introduction to Musical Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 350 | History of Theatre I: Classical to Restoration | 3 |
| THEA 351 | History of Theatre II: restoration to Contemporary | 3 |
| THEA 495 | Internship | 3 |
| THEA 150 | Theatre Practicum (This course may be taken more than once for credit). | 1 |
Minor Credit Hours: 18
Course Descriptions
View Eastern's current course catalog for all course descriptions.
Amari Dickerson and Richie Izzo rehearsing for The Illusion, 2022
Big Fish, Photography by Ashley Smith of Wide Eyed Studios, Directed by Valerie Flower, Costume Design by Bethany Miller, Set and Lighting Design by David Craig
Big Fish, Photography by Ashley Smith of Wide Eyed Studios, Directed by Valerie Flower, Costume Design by Bethany Miller, Set and Lighting Design by David Craig
Hamlet, Directed by Anna Rebmann, Costume Design by Bethany Miller
Jacob Craig in Let Our Voices Rise, 2020
Megan Odland, Hailey Ferry, Julia Hildebrand, and Kaitlyn Arrow in Working (Localized), 2023
Pre-show prayer, Photography by Cody Kiedrowski
Sashaine Clarke in Let Our Voices Rise, 2020
The Illusion, Photography by Cody Kiedrowski, Directed by Valerie Flower, Costume Design by Bethany Miller, Lighting Design by Lindsay Stevens
The Seagull, 2014
Working (Localized), Photography by Christie Heimbach, Directed by Megan Odland, Costume Design by Bethany Miller, Lighting Design by Regina Miller
“The Theatre faculty at Eastern is intentional in creating a safe place for their students to create, play, and collaborate with any students, whether they were just discovering theatre or had been involved for many years. I think it is something that really made my experience as a Theatre minor significantly richer. As a Theatre minor, I left the program with experience not only in performance but also in other areas such as directing and playwriting.”
Photo Credit for image at top of page: Hamlet, Photography by Elyse Garner, Directed by Anna Rebmann, Scenic Design by William Bryant, Costume Design by Bethany Miller, Lighting Design by David Craig