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Concentrations
Learn more about the concentrations we have to offer.
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In the acting concentration, students explore a range of performance techniques and styles by applying them to classical and contemporary texts, as well as creation of original work. Acting students will train to grow as performers, and as artists, thinkers, makers, viewers, and citizens of the whole theatrical arena.
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The concentration features holistic physical, intellectual, and aesthetic training to fulfill learning outcomes of professional preparation, academic rigor, and commitment to the liberal arts framework. The course offerings each semester strive to provide a balance between acting, voice, and physical training opportunities.
The Department’s annual production season offers numerous and diverse opportunities for students to apply skills acquired in their classes to performances and productions. Students are encouraged to use their related studies to expand their knowledge in dance, singing, directing, writing, composing, dramaturgy, design, and various other topics to supplement their training in theatre.
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Welcome to the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies' Design and Technology concentration at Kennesaw State University, conveniently located near metro Atlanta. We are glad you are here!
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As scholar artists, we embrace the study and creative practice of design and technology from an analytical and reflective perspective. Whether it is Design, Stage Management, or Theatre Technology, we are committed to helping you thrive and achieve your professional goals.
On this page, you will find essential information regarding our concentration, including course requirements, four-year roadmap, and faculty and staff credentials. This page will also connect you to important industry resources and our Alumni Club of TPS graduates who are working professionally in design/tech.
Alumni Club
Industry Research
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The musical theatre concentration provides students with fundamental training in each of the areas of musical theatre: acting, voice (solo and group singing), dance, music theory, and musical theatre history and literature.
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Beyond that foundation, students can choose from an array of offerings that support
their training for a career in musical theatre. Each spring, the department hosts
a Musical Theatre Showcase for which the students are invited to perform their best
work of the year in an evening for the public or showcase a special musical theatre
project.
The Department’s season includes a musical every year (sometimes two) to ensure that students can apply skills developed in the classroom to a full production. The musical theatre concentration also offers advanced classes that allow students to explore writing for musical theatre, composition, audition techniques, various styles and genres of musical theatre performance, and special topics. Students are urged to use their related studies courses to supplement the basic courses with additional study in acting, voice, movement, dance, directing, writing, composing, dramaturgy, design, and other theatre special topics.
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The B.A. in Theatre and Performance Studies degree features several required courses
in Performance Studies as well as courses that integrate the scholarship of Theatre
Studies and Performance Studies, including:
- Introduction to Performance Studies
- Performing Culture
- Performance Art
- Performing Literature
- Performing Folklore and Fairytales
- Performing Classical Myth
- Performing World Myth
- Performing Personal Narrative
- Adapting and Staging Literary Texts
- History and Theory I: Ancient through Renaissance Theatre & Performance
- History and Theory II: Neoclassical through Romantic Theatre & Performance
- History and Theory III: Victorian through Contemporary Theatre & Performance
- American Performance Traditions
Our program offers a Concentration in Performance Studies, which, in addition to some
of the courses above, includes:
- Performance Composition
- Dramaturgy
- Directing
- Directing Styles
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