
The Theatre Studies track at Westfield State University offers a flexible and immersive Bachelor of Arts degree designed for students who want to explore the full scope of theatre. Through a combination of classroom study and hands-on production experience, you’ll build skills in performance, directing, design, script analysis, dramaturgy, and theatre history—while tailoring your focus to match your unique interests and goals.
This track allows you to collaborate closely with theatre faculty to shape your own academic journey. In addition to the core Theatre Arts curriculum, you’ll select advanced coursework from a wide range of topics including Shakespeare, playwriting, theatre for social change, and emerging technologies.
All students enter the Theatre Arts major through the Theatre Studies track. Students may pursue the Performance or Design/Technology tracks after a successful audition or interview with faculty.
Whether you're preparing for a career on stage, behind the scenes, or in arts leadership, the Theatre Studies track provides the foundation and flexibility to thrive in today’s dynamic theatre landscape.