Theatre arts is a dynamic major with plenty of opportunities for experiential learning. University of Oregon students can develop valuable practical skills by participating in University Theatre productions, seeking internships with theatre companies, and studying theatre abroad.
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Apply Your Skills
UO theatre arts majors can apply for internships around the country. Our students have secured internships with the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Portland Playhouse, the Oregon Shakespeare and Utah Shakespeare festivals, the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center, and Williamstown and New York’s Circle in the Square.
Personal Game, 2021
Get Involved in Research
Researching the theatre arts can enrich your practical skills with in-depth knowledge of the history and conventions of theatre. Find opportunities for participating in faculty-led research, and discover opportunities for presenting or publishing your original creative work or academic research.
Travel and Study Around the World
Enhance your academic experience, develop new skills, and complement your theatre arts major by studying theatre in another part of the world.