Department of Theater Arts

There is no audition requirement for the theater department. Students apply to Brandeis through the common application. Once accepted, a student is allowed to declare any major/s in the university.

THA 2a (Theater Foundations) and THA 10a (Theater as Collaboration) are perfect introductions to the department. We recommend 2a for students with little to no theater experience and 10a for students with a background in theater. In addition THA 11a and 11b (Theater Texts and Theory I and II) and THA 150a (Global Theater) will provide students with the historical and textual work required to proceed in their theater education. We also encourage students to take THA 30a (Theater Practicum) early in their career as this provides a great introduction to the productions.

There are not set tour times for the theater department. Rather, we schedule these with prospective students and their families on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in scheduling a tour, meeting with a faculty member, sitting in on a class or meeting with one of our Undergraduate Department Representatives, please email theater@brandeis.edu.

Auditions are open to the entire Brandeis community. You do not have to be a major or minor in the department to audition.

THA 30a Theater Practicum is a perfect way for students to get involved in shows. In this course, students will serve as crew for a show, thereby learning the ins-and-outs of our production process. Students can also audition for shows, stage manage shows (after completing the required course work), design shows (after completing the required course work), work in the scenic, costume and electrics shop, and assistant direct.

The Department of Theater Arts mounts four to five shows per academic year. The department strives to produce at least one musical every other year.

To apply for undergraduate admission, visit the Brandeis admissions website.