About
Our four-year bachelor of fine arts degree in theatre is the only one of its kind in Atlantic Canada. You can study acting or technical theatre production.
Acting stream – Develop fundamental acting skills including voice, movement and speech. You'll learn how to apply these skills to scene study, acting technique and live performance.
Technical theatre stream – Master the key skills of theatre production, including lighting, sound, wardrobe, props, carpentry, drafting, scenic painting and stage management.
Grenfell's theatre program combines practical and academic training. In addition to working with theatre professionals, you'll get a broad liberal arts education with a strong concentration in dramatic literature. So whether you pursue your theatrical dreams or decide to use your degree as a platform for another career, you will be well prepared.
We believe in giving one-on-one attention. Our acting studio classes have a maximum of 20 students and our technical theatre production studio classes have a maximum of 15 students.
Career opportunities
Acting
Stage actor | Film and television actor | Theatre educator | Radio broadcaster | Arts administrator
Technical Theatre Production
Lighting designer | Scenic artist | Stage manager | Event planner | Prop maker | Technical director | Rigger | Film/TV crew | Operations co-ordinator | Theatre educator
