The drama program at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point allows students the opportunity to take classes in many areas of the department and pursue an education that helps them define and focus their interests as they progress through the degree. 

Explore Career Opportunities in Drama

With only 44-52 credits required to earn a BA in Drama, students are able to add a second major or multiple minors. The BA in Drama is not a performance-focused degree. Career options include:

• Dramaturgy
• Directing
• Playwriting
• Theatre Marketing
• Stage Acting
• Casting Director
• Teaching Artist

Get Involved on Campus

At UW-Stevens Point you will have opportunities each year to perform in a variety of venues including Jenkins Theatre, our black box Studio Theatre. Yearly performance opportunities include:

• Contemporary theatre productions
• Classical theatre productions
• Player's student group performances
• Master Classes with visiting artists

More opportunities can be found on the Stevens Point Involvement Network (SPIN).

Gain Experience Outside the Classroom

UW-Stevens Point students receive a concrete knowledge of the history and literature of world theatre, an understanding of contemporary thinking and performance, a broad vocabulary in the fields of theatre and performance studies, acting, design and technology, and directing. Drama majors work in a variety of venues including state-of-the-art mainstage, studio and dance spaces. Summer internships opportunities include:

• Repertory Theatres
• Summer Theatre Festivals
• Universal Studios
• Disney

Meet Your Drama Professors

UW-Stevens Point’s great student-to-teacher ratio means that majors receive excellent guidance and mentoring that supports personal and academic success. Faculty members are accessible and happy to help majors get the most out of their educational experience. They have directed and performed nationally and internationally throughout their careers. Meet your professors!