Theatre, Minor
Develop your creativity and strengthen your storytelling skills as you explore acting, directing, education and design. This versatile minor program supports preparation for a variety of careers, including law, business and education.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Minor description
Theatre minor description
In the minor program in theatre, you study the literatures, histories and basic production practices of theatre while having opportunities to concentrate in an area such as:
- acting
- community engagement
- design and production
- directing
- dramatic literature
- dramaturgy
- new work development
- theatre history
- theatre for youth
- voice and movement
Why earn a theatre minor at ASU?
You'll work to become a collaborative storyteller and well-rounded artist, empowered to transform the future of the arts, and be prepared for a variety of career paths within and beyond the performing arts. Learn from ethical creators who engage with others and the world around them thoughtfully. You will think critically, work collaboratively and convey complex ideas.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 22 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The minor in theatre consists of 22 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper division. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better can be used to satisfy minor requirements. |
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THF 101 Acting Introduction
Students who take THF 101 or THP 102 for their major must complete an additional course in theatre to complete the Theatre Minor.
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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THF 160 Introduction to Storytelling
(HUAD)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
|
C | 3 |
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THF 215 Design and Composition for Theatre and Film
(HUAD)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
|
C | 3 |
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THP 201 Theatre Production Crew
1 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 1 |
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THE 320 History of the Theatre I
(GCSI)
or
THE 321 History of the Theatre II
(HUAD)
or
THE 322 Theatre History and Culture
(HUAD)
THE 320 is only offered in fall semesters. THE 321 is only offered in spring semesters.
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
THE Elective
or
Upper Division
THF Elective
or
Upper Division
THP Elective
9 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA in theatre (all concentrations)
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this theatre minor prepares you for
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors. A minor in theatre can help students as they pursue careers or further education in arts administration, teaching, law, fundraising management or marketing.
Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Music, Dance and Theatre
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MUSIC E167
MDTAdmissions@asu.edu
480-965-5069
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