The Minor

Requirements

For the Minor in Theater, students must complete the following:

Two of the Following Three:

• TH130 – Contemporary Playwrights of Color (4 credits)
• TH140 – Fundamentals of Acting (3 credits)
• TH160 – Fundamentals of Stagecraft (3 credits)

Upper Level

• Two upper-level courses in two fields of Theater (associated with the two intro courses selected from the three above): 6 credits minimum total

Production

• TH110 – Backstage Practice (1 credit)

Additional Credits

Any other 3- or 4-credit course within the Department of Theater, including Theater’s general education courses that do not count towards the major.

If you are a UMass student considering the Minor in Theater, please make an appointment with the Undergraduate Program Director, Amy Altadonna, to complete the paperwork and discuss your progress toward the minor.