BA in Theatre and Performance (Co-op) in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

Discover how to captivate audiences while delving into theatre and performance within one of Canada's most innovative drama programs. Move beyond textbooks and join forces with faculty, guest artists, and peers to produce meaningful work that fosters social justice. Through hands-on learning, you'll master everything from performance techniques to production management, design principles to critical analysis, and creative processes to technical applications. Classroom instruction in acting, stagecraft, directing, and administration will equip you with professional skills, while interdisciplinary courses exploring identity, culture, media, and philosophy will help shape your artistic vision. Gain real-world experience through co-op opportunities, and graduate with an impressive body of work plus versatile skills in creativity, problem-solving, and leadership that translate to diverse careers both in and beyond the theatre.

The Communication Arts Department champions equitable relationships between people and our planet through transformative education. This innovative program introduces ideas capable of shifting cultural narratives and influencing institutional and societal change. Grounded in theory-driven practice, our curriculum emphasizes collaborative, cross-disciplinary projects and immersive learning experiences. The program's core mission bridges critical design thinking with scholarly examination of how multimedia representations and public discourse shape collective understanding.