Program Overview
As a performing arts major with a concentration in theater, you’ll pursue your goal of becoming a playwright, actor, or stagecraft artist. You will develop the skills you need to succeed in performance, design, and instruction (teaching), and become a prime candidate for graduate programs.
In performance courses, you will be a member, and sometimes soloist, in productions and ensembles performing in front of live audiences. These courses emphasize collaborative skills and ensemble performance. In studio courses, you will study acting in depth, exploring specific techniques such as the Stanislavski Method, Alexander, Meisner, Hagen, Adler, and Spolin Technique. You will explore improv, stage combat, pantomime, puppetry, and devising to become confident, well-rounded performance artists.
Studio courses emphasize technique, repertoire, presentation, and ultimately, creative performance or design projects. History courses provide the context for all theater practice and enhance students’ ability to perform, write about, promote, question, or collaborate with artists working in any theatrical style. Finally, seminar courses give students the theoretical foundation for their craft. Portfolio building, workshops, master classes, script analysis, and more help you find their voice and contribute with confidence to the arts world.
In addition, you will undertake three internships, including a semester-long, full-time professional experience relevant to performing arts and theater. You will complete a two-semester senior thesis on a topic relevant to theater and containing interdisciplinary components. You will experience the integration of theory and practice through coursework, experiential learning, and independent field research and/or creative composition in the senior thesis sequence.
Experiential learning is transformative
The Endicott Experiential Edge
“Learn by doing” isn’t just a motto—it’s our mission. As one of the first schools in the country to require three internships for every student, you'll have opportunities to transform classroom learning into real-world experience, giving you a head start on your career and an edge in the competitive job market. We call this the Endicott Experiential Edge. You’ll graduate with a degree, a resume, and a bold vision for your future.
Become a Global Gull
Open to all majors and student-athletes, our study abroad program provides life-changing opportunities where you’ll build lasting friendships, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the world around you.
Career Readiness
Our extensive resources and expert staff will support you with career advising, interview skills, networking, and crafting your resume and cover letters, so you can find that job after graduation.
Graduate With a Degree, a Resume & a Job
Endicott provides an outstanding education, along with opportunities to work in your field and build your resume through three internships. Whether you pursue graduate school or embark on your career right after graduation, your time at Endicott will prepare you for the next step. Take a look at what our graduates have been up to lately.
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Internship Sites
New York Film Academy
Boston Ballet
Whitechapel Gallery, London
Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill
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Employers
Perkins&Will
SK+I
Visnick & Caulfield Associates
IA Interior Architects
McMahon Architects
Learn More About Endicott
Endicott is all about experience—to learn, intern, travel, grow, and make the most of your life at college. With unforgettable experiences that build your confidence and your resume, you’ll leave college confident and ready for the world.
- Before applying: get answers to your questions from our helpful admission staff, as well as advice on tuition and financial aid.
- During your four years: connect with professors and peers and access unique experiential learning opportunities.
- Approaching graduation and beyond: gain career and networking support to help you get where you want to go, now and into the future.
You will learn from highly skilled faculty who bring their active industry experience into the classroom, so you don’t just learn from a textbook—you’ll be taught best practices from seasoned professionals.
You will benefit from our pioneering internship program, offering unique hands-on learning experiences and get the Endicott Experiential Edge—real-world experience, and career support that gives you an edge in the competitive job market.
And you’ll gain lifelong access to our alumni network and knowledgeable Career Center staff, who are there to help you meet your goals at any stage of your career, now or in the future. Once a Gull, always a Gull!
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