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Theatre Arts Department
Step into the world of theatre and start creating from your very first semester. Whether you’re acting, designing, building sets, or diving into theatre’s rich history, you’ll gain hands-on experience while exploring dramatic structure, performance techniques, and the creative forces shaping contemporary art and culture.
At Bradley, you can focus your studies on theatre arts, performance, or production—each designed to give you the tools, experiences, and opportunities to stand out. Your degree opens doors to careers as a performer, director, producer, designer, technician, or arts manager. Along the way, you’ll develop valuable skills like communication, collaboration, organization, financial planning, and strategic thinking—qualities that employers in any field appreciate.
Plus, the Department of Theatre Arts offers generous scholarships to qualifying students, helping you pursue your passion while investing in your future.
Majors
Theatre Arts
Build your skills with degree concentrations in Theatre Arts Performance or Production. Pair your learning with minors available in Theatre Arts or Musical Theatre.
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Entertainment Engineering
Combine creative design and engineering principles to prepare for technical roles that require behind-the-scenes expertise. Pair your learning with minors available in Theatre Arts or Musical Theatre.
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Departmental Resources
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With a 270-seat modified thrust stage, the Meyer Jacobs Theatre is the home for most Bradley University theatre productions. Named for Peoria businessman Meyer J. Jacobs ’39, this intimate performance space is equipped with up-to-date digital lighting and sound systems and provides a dynamic showcase for both musical and non-musical theatre ranging from the classics to the boldest contemporary works.
Generously supported and dedicated by Mr. and Mrs. John O’Sullivan in memory of their daughter, Bradley alumna Blythe O’Sullivan, this flexible, fully-equipped theatre space is home to many of the department’s performance classes, student projects. mainstage rehearsals, special events, and occasional season productions.