Feel the thrill of applause as you take a bow for your collegiate debut. As a Rocket in UToledo’s Theatre program, you can gain mastery of all aspects of the discipline – everything from acting and directing to box office administration, stage management, and design. Our award-winning faculty will prepare you with the marketable skills you need for fulfilling careers in the field.
Top Reasons to Study theatre at UToledo
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Internships and active learning opportunities.
Our strong relationships with area theatres and community partners connect you with rewarding hands-on experiences to expand your professional network and deepen your talents. Whether you’re supporting the local arts scene at internship sites like the Toledo Repertoire Theatre, Valentine Theatre or Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, or collaborating with our theatre faculty members on an independent study, we provide meaningful opportunities to meet your goals.
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Special expertise.
We’re leaders in theatre technology education, delivering valuable insights into areas like costume design and lighting to give you a competitive edge in the job market. Plus, we’re one of the few programs in the area that teaches the sales, marketing and business side of theatre, so you can gain a comprehensive view into all facets of the industry.
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Concentrations to specialize your degree.
Excel at the elements of theatre that best fit your strengths and career plans. Our degree concentrations are designed to equip you with the creative support, best practices and professional development you need to advance in the field. Focus on the aspects of theatre that make your personal ambitions come alive:
- Stage and Screen Acting
- Theatre Arts
- Theatre Design and Technology
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State-of-the-art facilities.
The Center for Performing Arts on UToledo’s main campus houses classrooms, theatres and labs where your learning takes center stage. Grow your familiarity with audio, lighting and technology, design and create sets, props and costumes, and deliver unforgettable performances onstage.
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Nontraditional casting.
We believe that bringing together individuals of many backgrounds and experience levels leads to more vibrant performances, showcasing the full range of voices and perspectives in our community. Our productions are welcoming, collaborative and accessible to all.
Meet Justin Petty
'20, Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
"The University has helped me foster a new outlook on theatre-making. It has helped me become more precise and helped me understand how to make and find stories that not only represent but highlight the struggles of being a minority."
Read MoreWhat jobs can I get with a theatre degree?
- Actor
- Arts council director
- Art director
- Audio technician
- Costume designer
- Drama therapist
- Producer/director
- Set designer
- Talent scout
- Theatre manager
Hands-On Learning Opportunities
At UToledo, we take you beyond the textbooks and the four walls of a classroom. These real-world experiences are what help our graduates gain professional skills and land jobs.
Internships
The University of Toledo Theatre Department has ongoing connections to the Valentine Theatre in Toledo and the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts in Findlay, Ohio. Faculty also assists students in preparing application materials for internships elsewhere.
- Viacom, Inc.
- The Walt Disney Co.
- Valentine Theatre
- Marathon Center for Performing Arts
- Florida Studio Theatre Acting Apprentice Program
- Running Man Productions, New York City
- PCH Films, Hollywood
Research
UToledo is known for its undergraduate research opportunities. Start as early as your freshman year. Work with faculty who enjoy collaborating with students.
Our Office of Undergraduate Research can:
- Connect you to faculty mentors and projects
- Help you find funding
- Help you present your research at conferences and other events
Study Abroad
Travel, experience new cultures and meet new people — all while earning college credit.
UToledo's Education Abroad Office can help you find the perfect opportunity. You can apply for grants, scholarships and financial aid to help fund study abroad.
- Semester at Sea
- Short-term, summer and faculty-led trips
- Direct exchange programs with other universities
- Teach English abroad
- Global health program (med student clerkships)
- Rocket Kids (work with youth around the world)
Rocket Kids Semester
The Rocket Kids program offers University students a fall, spring or summer semester internship providing recreational programming to U.S. military youth while experiencing the world in locations such as Germany, Italy, Belgium and The Netherlands.
Rocket Kids interns will gain practical experience in programming, leadership, health and wellness, creative arts, performing arts, cultural and literary arts, team and individual sports, adventure and outdoor recreation and STEM education.
On-campus and Part-time Jobs
- Learn skills that prepare you for a career after graduation.
- Build your resume.
- Earn money.
If you want to work, there are plenty of opportunities on campus and at businesses near campus. If you demonstrate financial need, you may qualify for the federal work-study program.
Student Organizations
Our most successful students get involved.
UToledo has 400+ student organizations that will help you:
- Make friends.
- Build your resume.
- Network.
- Be a leader.
- Serve your community.
- Have fun!
Tuition and Scholarships
Most new students don't pay full price. 94% of new UToledo students receive scholarships or other state and federal aid.
Keep in mind: Your cost will vary by college, program and a host of other options. This is the average amount full-time students pay per year.
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Honors College
The Jesup Scott Honors College at The University of Toledo offer our best and brightest the resources and opportunities needed to unlock your fullest potential. Whether you aspire following graduation to cure disease, innovate technology, advance statecraft, redefine markets, or express creatively, together we can fuel vibrant and promising tomorrows.
Honors students come from a variety of countries, backgrounds and cultures. While we may bond over a tough class, our differences make us blossom.
Benefits of Honors
The Honors College is a community of academically gifted students from all majors on campus. Students take unique Honors classes taught by dedicated Honors faculty and complete an Honors thesis or capstone project in their major, earning the Honors medallion at graduation within their normal program of study. Honors students are challenged to think more deeply and broadly about what they learn. With special academic, cultural, and professional development opportunities, their education extends beyond the classroom.
Honors students can also choose exclusive housing in the Honors Academic Village or President's Hall.
Explore more about what the Honors College can offer you as a budding professional, inquisitive scholar, and engaged person.
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