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THEATRE: 5 things to know

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What is Theatre?

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥â€™s Theatre program is multi-discipline and includes all activities behind the scenes and on stage including:
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•costume design and construction
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Why Dal’s Fountain School of Performing Arts?

Our theatre program lets you specialize in areas of theatre that interest you. Our school offers multidisciplinary performance opportunities in stage productions and music concerts where you’ll work with fellow students from other departments. Dal is located in the vibrant city of Halifax which has an flourishing and diverse arts scene.

What degrees and courses are offered?

We offer Bachelor of Arts honors theatre degrees in:
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•stage design and technical theatre
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You can take any of these as combined honors degrees. Students not specializing can graduate with major or double major degrees. You can also add minor or electives in theatre to a huge range of other мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ programs.

What kind of jobs can I get with these various degree in Theatre options?

Choosing Theatre at Dal opens a world of opportunity in the professional theatre industry in Canada and abroad. Career options including director, playwright, actor, technicians and Ìýdesigners. Other career options include high school drama teaching or arts administration in the theatre and film study industries. ÌýYour future graduate studies could theatre and scenography, or a professional degree such as law.

Where to start?

PERF 1000 – Writing мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ Performance
PERF 1002 – Writing мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ Stage and Screen
THEA 1051 and THEA 1052 – Intro to Theatre Organization & Stagecraft
THEA 1451 and THEA 1452 – Intro to Costume Studies
THEA 1801 and THEA 1802 – Intro to Acting and Performance

Have questions? Email performingarts@dal.ca
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