Students who major in theatre at Regis College combine a liberal arts education with in-depth study of theatre in its historical and cultural contexts. Requirements for the major include foundation courses such as World Theatre in Its Context, Acting, Directing, and Technical Theatre. Students also chose from a wide variety of electives in the areas of performance, theatre production, and dramatic literature.

The Theatre Department emphasizes the importance of theatre as a collaborative art and provides students with classroom and production opportunities that promote mutual respect in a supportive environment. Educational outreach projects develop students' awareness of their ethical responsibility to the community and help them to examine their role as artists in society.

To ensure our graduates are competitive in the field, the department provides internship and service learning opportunities for hands-on training. Intensive training in our state-of-the-art Fine Arts Center prepares students to enter careers as theatre artists and educators.

The department approaches the study of theatre from the perspective that the best theatre artists are those who possess both a broad knowledge of the theory and literature of the field and highly developed artistic skills. As theatre examines the human condition, the program encourages students to explore complex connections between theatre and other liberal arts and sciences. The department recognizes the importance of all aspects of theatre and offers courses and/or practical training in performance, technical theatre, design, directing, management, playwriting, and dramaturgy.