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Why Minor in Theatre Arts at PBA?
Develop your acting, performance, and theatrical skills through Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Theatre Arts minor. Students gain experience for stage, screen, and musical theatre while learning in a collaborative environment that supports artistic, intellectual, and spiritual growth.
- Founded in Christ: Develop your artistic voice and theatrical skills within a Christ-centered creative community.
- Performance Experience: Hone your skills through PBA Theatre productions, performance coursework, and hands-on theatrical experiences.
- Professional Connections: Learn through Broadway master classes presented in partnership with the Kravis Center and experiences with professional designers and regional theatres.
- Beyond the Classroom: Expand your theatrical experience through opportunities in New York City and London while learning in small, collaborative classes.
What You'll Learn
Students in the Theatre Arts minor develop performance, collaboration, and theatrical skills through coursework and hands-on production experiences.
Students learn to:
- Develop acting skills for stage and screen
- Strengthen performance and character-development techniques
- Explore musical theatre and theatrical performance
- Collaborate effectively in theatrical productions
- Apply creative and technical skills in performance settings
- Build confidence through live performance experiences
Program Details
PBA offers a variety of courses that students can choose from within this minor program. Take a look at what you’ll be learning while working toward your degree.
- Full admission to Palm Beach Atlantic University
- A declared undergraduate major
- Admission to the Theatre Arts minor is by audition and interview
Auditions
- Fill out our Prospective Student Information Form and select your audition date.
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Admission to the Minor in Theatre is by audition only. Students auditioning are asked to perform either 2 one-minute monologues or a one-minute song and a one-minute monologue.
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Applicants are also interviewed.
Admissions Decisions
- Admission to the Minor in Theatre is by audition only. Applicants audition and interview in person (online option available) for theatre faculty. Faculty rate each applicant in tiers based on their performance and interview. Student’s tier classification is then considered with other factors such as professionalism, GPA, and other artistic abilities before final admission.
Theatre Arts students benefit from performance, rehearsal, and creative learning spaces within PBA’s College of the Arts. Students gain hands-on experience through PBA Theatre productions, children’s theatre, professional designers, regional theatre connections, and Broadway master classes presented through PBA’s partnership with the Kravis Center.
Common Major Pairings
A Theatre Arts minor complements majors that benefit from performance, storytelling, communication, creativity, and artistic expression. Common major pairings may include:
Financial Aid
PBA’s robust scholarship program awards over $3 million every year. Invest in your education with scholarships and other financial aid opportunities, which are awarded to 97% of our undergraduate students. Explore the resources below to learn more about tuition, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
