About the BA in Theatre Degree
Why Study Theatre at Cedarville?
Are you looking for a theatre program that will prepare you for a wide variety of career options while embracing a distinctly Christian approach? Cedarville's highly regarded BA in theatre program is designed for you! At Cedarville, we do theatre differently, carefully selecting plays for each season to reflect Cedarville's Christ-centered community. From Greek plays and musicals to Shakespeare and the modern era, the diverse range of theatrical genres you'll study offers countless opportunities to hone your skills and grow exponentially as an artist.
When you graduate, you'll have the excellent training and hands-on experience to work as an artist who glorifies God in the competitive world of theatre. You'll leave Cedarville ready to take on a number of positions in the theatre field, including acting, directing, designing, stage management, dramaturgy, arts administration, and much more. Whether onstage or behind the scenes, you'll be equipped to use your God-given talent and passion to become an excellent, relevant, and God-honoring theatre artist.
If you're passionate about theatre but pursuing another major, Cedarville also offers a theatre minor designed to fit your unique interests and goals. You'll gain foundational theatre skills while customizing your experience by choosing from a range of theatre electives.
Request Info VisitTheatre Program Highlights
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Biblical Worldview
The Bible is the authority for research and study in every class you'll take. -
Mentoring Christian Faculty
You'll be taught by highly-credentialed professors who want you to succeed. -
Exceptional Facilities
You'll learn and practice your discipline in state-of-the-art facilities.
Program Overview
Main Stage Productions
Take a look at the main stage productions scheduled for the current season. There's something for everyone!
Explore our production archives to see past main stage productions. You'll find thought-provoking dramas, hilarious comedies, and lively musicals.
Check out past theatre performances on Cedarville's Digital Commons, where you can get to know each show through programs, photo galleries, and more!
Theatre Scholarships
Program Format and Related Programs
Cedarville offers graduate and undergraduate programs with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you consider the degree or program that is the best fit for you.
Related Programs
Program Level and Format
- Undergraduate
- Residential
- 4-Year
From Our Students:
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One of the greatest strengths of this program is the emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. In a highly competitive and often cut-throat field, it’s refreshing to view your classmates not as competition, but rather as partners. I also loved my professors who went above and beyond to make sure I left the program in the best possible position. Not only did they encourage me in my coursework, but they would even sacrifice their own time to look over and critique my personal projects. This has helped me gain confidence and hone my skills in the areas I was most passionate about. While the program may be small, I truly believe it has the potential to become an unparalleled place to study the art of theatre through a Christian worldview. There is a desperate need for a program like this one that not only takes the implementation of faith into the arts seriously, but also respects the arts as more than just 'entertainment.'
Samuel Acosta '23 
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My time at Cedarville was instrumental in any and all success I’ve since had. I’m currently working as a professional theatre actor/artist in Chicago, Illinois. Over the course of the years since graduating, I’ve utilized nearly every area of training that the Cedarville Theatre program provided me, even more so than the MA I received after Cedarville. That graduate program was helpful, but it didn’t provide the hands-on, real-life experience that Cedarville provided. It is not an exaggeration to say I would’ve gotten nowhere in this field without Cedarville’s training. Whether it be directing, acting, stage managing, lighting, ushering, playwriting, prop work, and numerous situations for which I recalled past problem-solving, I can thank Cedarville for nearly everything about my success.
Hunter Johnson '21 
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The variety of roles and jobs within the major allowed me to receive a well-rounded education and hands-on experience in my chosen career field. Since graduating, I have had weekly Gospel conversations with people who are searching for beauty in this world full of chaos and confusion. I am more thankful for the education experience in Cedarville’s theatre program everyday as I recall quotes from professors, materials from my classes, and truths from conversations. Above all, the program honors God as the greatest Creator. The professors are lovely people who care for you both as an artist and a Christian. I was accepted into multiple BFA programs, but in the end I went with the one in the cornfields because of the people. The smaller environment ensured that I had ample opportunities to learn and gain experience in almost every area of production and received a personalized education experience.
Riley Howell '23 
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Program News
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Cedarville University to Stage “Radium Girls,” a Gripping Historical Drama
Cedarville University’s theatre department will bring “Radium Girls,” a powerful historical drama written by D.W. Gregory, to the stage February 13-23. The production explores the events of 1926, when young women working in a watch factory used radium-based paint to create a luminous glow — only to later face devastating health consequences. -
Alumni-Crafted Puppets Take the Cedarville Stage for “The Secret Garden”
As an accomplished professional in the areas of properties and scenery, Keely Heyl is helping bring Cedarville University's fall production of “The Secret Garden” to life in her role as the designer and creator of specialty puppets.