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By declaring a minor in theater, you can express your creativity in courses on acting, voice, movement, stagecraft, costume design, lighting design, stage management, performing arts management, and world theater history. Outside the classroom, you’ll have additional opportunities to work with such prestigious organizations as the Manhattan Theatre Club, the New York Shakespeare Festival, Playwrights Horizons, and SoHo Rep.
Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections. A minor in theater allows you to set yourself apart as a candidate for job opportunities, especially within the arts and culture, media, and education industries.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2024–25 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Theater 1001, 1101, 1201, 1202, 1203, 1204; and 12 additional credits of advanced courses in theater, each approved by the department and completed with a grade of C or higher. Any substitution of courses must be approved by the chair or designee / undergraduate deputy chair.
Contact the Theater Department for information on academic advisers and office hours.
Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in Theater offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
