About the Theater Degree
Develop your talents with top professors in PennWest California's comprehensive theater program.
PennWest California prides itself on the long tradition of its theater program, where undergraduate students are paired with top scholar-artisans who have devoted their lives to performance and theater. Our theater degree is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre and is designed to give you a balanced mix of pre-professional training, performance and a classic liberal arts education.
PennWest California has the distinction of being an Educational Affiliate with Estill Voice International. Our performance curriculum includes Estill Voice Training, which is studied by professional performers, including many Broadway and recording artists. EVT encourages those who seek vocal versatility to explore the full range of expression in the human voice, but not at the expense of vocal well-being. Today's professional theater can be quite vocally rigorous and requires artists with tremendous versatility and good vocal health. As a student of theater or musical theater at PennWest California, you'll learn through Estill the tools for a sustained career as a performing artist.
Discover how a bachelor's degree can make you a more well-rounded artisan.
- Develop a solid foundation in all aspects of performance.
- Grow your critical thinking skills by analyzing texts, music, literature and historical trends.
- Explore applied laboratory courses, workshops and full productions that allow you to learn hands-on.