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Prospective students with questions about Theater: Please email langarts@newschool.edu.
Theater Director and Departmental Faculty Advisor
Cecilia Rubino
Associate Professor of Theater
rubinoc@newschool.edu
Student Success Advisor for The Arts
Brian Dudley
Manager, BA/BFA Student Success
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Adult Bachelor's Program
Students in the Adult Bachelor's Program who are interested in this subject should see their core faculty advisor.
This page outlines requirements for the degree in Theater at Lang (BA Theater). Many courses in the Theater curriculum are suitable for students with any degree of previous experience, and the participation of non-majors is encouraged. Students can also study this subject as a minor. Lang students interested in theater also have the option of combining the study of theater with the study of a liberal arts discipline by pursuing a BA degree in The Arts and choosing the Arts in Context concentration. Students in the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students (Adult Bachelor's Program) who are interested in this subject should consult their core academic advisor.
Requirements for the BA in Theater at Lang
Only specific courses satisfy the major requirements, including electives. Courses should be chosen carefully, in consultation with the departmental faculty advisor and your Student Success advisor. Learn more and track your progress in the Detailed Degree Requirements and Arts Requirements Worksheets below.
Students in the Adult Bachelor's Program who are interested in studying theater should consult their core faculty advisor.
Introductory courses (9–12 credits):
- LTHR 2050 Acting Fundamentals
- LTHR 2110 World Theater Histories
- LTHR 2025 Introduction to Directing
Other required courses (21–32 credits):
- 1 LTHR 2008 production course (0–4 credits)
- 4 LTHR electives* (12–16 credits)
- 3 Lang Interarts (LINA) courses (9–12 credits)
* Only one two-credit course can be applied to this requirement.
Senior capstone (3–4 credits):
- Choose one:
- LINA 4900 The Arts Senior Seminar: Essay (offered in spring) (3–4 credits)
- LINA 4901 The Arts: Senior Seminar: Creative Project (3–4 credits)
- LINA 4902 The Arts: Senior Seminar: Time-Based Performance (3–4 credits)
- LINA 4990 Approved independent or collaborative project (3–4 credits)
Total credits: 33–48
