BA in Theatre and Performing Arts in Ames United States | Iowa State University

ISU Theatre influences numerous students across various university majors through its classes, productions, and studio work. Our students embody qualities like compassion, enthusiasm, awareness, ambition, reliability, commitment, discipline, and generosity. The Theatre and Performing Arts program provides diverse courses tailored to each student's unique interests and specialization areas.
The Theatre and Performing Arts program:
Features an adaptable, interdisciplinary approach to education.
Prioritizes undergraduate learning, transformative experiences, cross-disciplinary partnerships, and outstanding professional development.
Encourages teamwork and innovation in both academic and performance environments.
Equips students to actively contribute to a dynamic network of artistic community involvement and creative growth.
Commits to personalized, student-focused programs that are challenging, meaningful, and thorough.
ISU Theatre and Performing Arts exclusively serves undergraduate artists, providing abundant chances for production involvement during the academic year. Students apply classroom theories through hands-on learning in public performances. These productions range in scale, occurring in Fisher Theatre's 435-seat proscenium venue as well as alternative spaces on and off campus. Performing arts majors need a 2.0 GPA minimum for production participation. Scholarships and work opportunities are offered annually to new and current students. ISU Theatre and Performing Arts welcomes all students, regardless of major, to participate in classes and productions. Click here to explore scholarship options and discover how to engage with Theatre and Performing Arts at ISU.