Fall
- THTR 100: Intro to Theatre............ 3cr.
- THTR 120: Acting I............ 3cr.
- CORE 100: First Year Seminar............ 3cr.
- PHIL 100: Ethics as an Introduction to Philosophy............ 3cr.
- Second Language I............ 3cr.
- CORE 101: GOA Co-curriculum Program I............ 0cr.
Spring
- THTR 110: Survey of Dramatic Literature............ 3cr.
- THTR 150: Stagecraft............ 3cr.
- THEO 111: Theological Foundations............ 3cr.
- ENGL 101: English Composition............ 3cr.
- Second Language II............ 3cr.
- CORE 102: GOA Co-curriculum Program II............ 0cr.
Fall
- THTR 205: Theatre History I............ 3cr.
- Theatre Performance Elective............ 3cr.
- Historical Perspectives Elective............ 3cr.
- Scientific Perspectives Elective............ 3cr.
- Philosophical Perspectives Elective............ 3cr.
- THTR 198/199: Theatre Workshop............ 1cr.
Spring
- THTR 206: Theatre History II............ 3cr.
- THTR 211: Script Analysis............ 3cr.
- Mathematical Perspectives Elective............ 3cr.
- Theological Perspective Elective............ 3cr.
- Theatre Production/Performance Elective............ 3cr.
- THTR 198/199: Theatre Workshop............ 1cr.
Fall
- Theatre Production/Performance Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- Natural Science Elective............ 3cr.
- Humanities Elective............ 3cr.
Spring
- THTR 350: Directing............ 3cr.
- THTR 198/199: Theatre Workshop............ 1cr.
- Social Science Elective............ 3cr.
- ENGL 205: Literature and Moral Imagination............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 1cr.
- THTR 351: Internship............ 1cr.
Fall
- Theatre Production/Performance Elective............ 3cr.
- THTR 198/199: Theatre Workshop............ 1cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
Spring
- Theatre Production/Performance Elective............ 3cr.
- THTR 450: Senior Thesis............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
The sample course sequence above illustrates class offerings for the Theatre major. Consult the official Xavier University course catalog for detailed registration and advising information.
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Improvisation for the Actor (THTR 160)
This course will introduce the student to the historical origins of improv, long and short form improv, and traditional improv games used by Second City. Students will create monologues, scenes, and performances with the skills developed in class.
Acting II (THTR 320)
Building on the skills developed in Acting I, this class focuses on honing a more specific approach to acting through detailed scene analysis, performance of contemporary scenes and plays, and reading and research of major acting techniques.
Directing (THTR 350)
Students will gain practical experience in play direction through the study and application of script breakdown and analysis, basic staging techniques, and basic directing theories. Students will direct two scenes during the semester.
Internship (THTR 351)
The Theatre Internship course offers practical experience in a professional theatre company in the student's area of interest, ranging from acting to directing, set design to carpentry.
Set Design (THTR 330)
This course introduces students to the techniques, processes and methods of the scenic designer. The course will explore scenic design through analysis and research, creating a design statement, developing preliminary sketches, creating a groundplan and white model, and presenting a finalized design. This course will also examine historical aspects of set design, effective use of scale, and key aspects of artistic drafting and rendering.
Don't Tell Anna
Don't Tell Anna (DTA) is an improvisational comedy group that provides an alternative entertainment option to students on campus. The troupe combines the two types of improv, long-form and short-form, into monthly performances that are free of charge.
Toolbox
Toolbox is a student led improv comedy troupe sponsored by the Xavier Theatre program. Featuring both long and short-form improvisation techniques, Toolbox performs multiple times throughout each semester.
XU Live
XU Live is a live performance club that strives to support student performers at Xavier University and create a platform for bi-monthly open mic live performances in the heart of campus: Gallagher Student Center.
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Program Features
Participate in Xavier Theatre’s five to seven-show season and even land leading roles as a first-year student. Plus, work with some of the best artists in the industry.
Customize your theatre education with diverse courses in acting, theatre technology, stagecraft, directing, playwriting and design to build the career you want.
Located in Cincinnati, a city with a vibrant arts scene, you'll have access to internships, performances and partnerships with local arts organizations.
Over the decades, hundreds of students, faculty, staff and guest artists have participated in theatre at Xavier.
Curious about life as a theatre student at Xavier? Our FAQ page covers everything you need to know! From double-majoring and auditioning as a freshman to our supportive community and hands-on production opportunities.
Join the Blob Squad as they dive into the exciting world of theater! See what happens when they try their hand at acting, stagecraft and more in this fun and insightful video.
Theatre Program at Xavier University
Xavier University's Theatre program combines practical experiences and professional collaborations to prepare students for careers in theatre performance and production. With a fundamental focus on offering student opportunities, Xavier Theatre offers a dynamic and diverse production season of musicals, dramas and comedies, working with some of the most outstanding directors and designers across the country.
Xavier University’s College of Arts and Sciences challenges students to develop an integrated understanding of humanity, the world, and God by pursuing the questions raised in Xavier's core and departmental curricula. The College of Arts and Sciences is the oldest and largest college at Xavier University. The college provides an excellent liberal arts education in the Jesuit tradition that prepares students for careers, professional or graduate school, and life in a global society.
Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. It has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."