Theatre Transfer

Program Statement

The focus of this program is to establish a strong foundation in the fundamentals of professional theatre-making. This program is designed to provide hands-on training where students can learn their craft experientially. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to transfer to a four-year institution and/or begin working professionally. A rigorous course of study that prepares students for the competitive demands of the professional world is met with an inclusive, safe, and nurturing space for artistic exploration and personal growth.

By instilling professional artistic values, it is our goal to develop graduates who will be able to transfer the skills, tools, and techniques acquired in the program to a full and well-rounded life. Bristol Theatre graduates will be able to think critically, solve problems effectively, collaborate, listen actively and empathetically, and go on to pursue a wide range of academic, artistic, and/or professional endeavors either within the entertainment industry or in other fields.

Program Information

• Theatre majors should follow the course sequence as much as possible, and they must plan to dedicate extra time to developing their craft by participating in at least three theatre program productions before they graduate.
• Students may wish to take general education courses during winter and summer semesters to complete program sooner. 

After Bristol

• Many students have continued studies in theatre at Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, DePaul University, Ithaca College, Hofstra University, Marymount Manhattan College, Emerson College, Brown University, Rhode Island College, University of Rhode Island, Bridgewater State College, North Carolina School of Arts, and others.
• Students will find this degree useful for preparing for a range of careers in the theatre industry, including actor, director, scenic designer, producer, casting director, talent agent, stage manager, theatre instructor, costume shop manager, make-up artist, and more.
• Students have found their degree in theatre useful for careers outside the theatre industry, including teaching, marketing, advertising, law, psychology, event management, fundraising, sales, and more. Additional degrees or training may be necessary for some of these fields.
• Bristol participates in the statewide MassTransfer program and has developed many program-to-program transfer articulation agreements which guarantee admission and credit transfer. For a complete listing of eligible MassTransfer programs, current Bristol articulation agreements, and to complete an A2B Program Search, visit the Transfer Services website to review which credits will be transferred and applied to your degree.
• Students may also transfer to a four-year theatre program outside of Massachusetts. Contact your advisor or the Program Coordinator for more information. 

Student Learning Outcomes 

Students will be able to:
1. Create theatrical work informed by dramatic action, circumstance, and relevant artistic tools and techniques.
2. Create designs, performances, and/or scripts that reveal complicated, specific, and rich story elements.
3. Analyze scripts, performances, and/or designs. 
4. Research appropriately in the creative process.
5. Collaborate effectively with others in the creation of performances, designs, scripts, and presentations.
6. Evaluate theatrical work.