Theatre Minor

The Theatre minor at Bellarmine University invites students to explore performance, storytelling, design, and production in a collaborative and creative environment. Whether you are a seasoned performer or trying theatre for the first time, the program offers meaningful opportunities to develop your voice, build practical skills, and contribute to the making of live performance.

Why Study Theatre?

Theatre is one of the most collaborative and versatile art forms. As a Theatre minor, you will develop skills that extend far beyond the stage, including communication, critical thinking, creativity, adaptability, and leadership.

You will learn how to:

• Speak and present with confidence
• Collaborate effectively in group settings
• Think creatively and solve problems in real time
• Analyze stories, texts, and human behavior
• Bring ideas to life through performance and production

Whether you are pursuing a career in the arts or another field entirely, theatre equips you with tools that are valuable in any profession.

A Hands-On Creative Experience

At Bellarmine, theatre is something you do—not just something you study.

Students in the Theatre minor engage directly in the process of making live performance. Opportunities include:

• Acting and performance
• Directing and devising new work
• Stagecraft and technical theatre
• Scenic, lighting, and sound design
• Collaborative production work

Our productions are guided by experienced theatre professionals with strong connections to the Louisville arts community, giving students insight into both artistic practice and the professional world.

A Creative Community

Theatre at Bellarmine is built on collaboration, trust, and shared creative work.

Students have opportunities to get involved both onstage and behind the scenes, forming close working relationships with faculty and peers. The program fosters a supportive environment where students are encouraged to take risks, explore new ideas, and grow as artists and collaborators.

Students are also encouraged to participate in Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honor society and service organization. Through this group, students can produce original work, engage in leadership opportunities, and contribute to the campus and local arts community.

Theatre + Your Major

The Theatre minor pairs naturally with a wide range of academic programs.

Students frequently combine theatre with majors in:

• Communication
• Business and Arts Administration
• Psychology
• Education
• English and Writing
• Music and the Arts
• Pre-law and pre-health tracks

The skills developed through theatre—communication, empathy, adaptability, and creative thinking—enhance your work in any discipline and prepare you for a wide variety of career paths.

Minor Requirements

Mission and Approach

The Bellarmine University Theatre Program is dedicated to shaping imaginative, knowledgeable, skilled, and socially responsible artists, educators, and audience members.

Guided by a commitment to both critical exploration of dramatic literature and hands-on production skills, students develop a versatile foundation in performance and theatre-making. The program emphasizes both intellectual engagement and creative practice, preparing students to contribute meaningfully to the arts and to the broader cultural landscape.

Get Involved

You don’t have to declare the minor to get started.

Students are encouraged to:

• Audition for productions
• Work on technical and production crews
• Enroll in introductory theatre courses
• Participate in student-led creative work

Interested in the Theatre minor? Reach out to learn more about the program, talk through your interests, or find your place in the next production.