Overview

Theatre Studies - Production and Design from Southern Oregon University is an intensive program specifically designed for working middle school, high school and community college theatre educators that provides thorough training in the essentials of script analysis, design, and production aspects of the theatrical process

The SOU residency portion of the program includes active discussion of production elements, including script analysis, scenic, costume, lighting and sound design, direction and stage management, stage management, hands-on training in all production areas, and practical application of technical processes.

Evenings are spent attending plays at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, followed by an evening of play analysis and discussion, plus other special events including time to work on projects.

Careers

Actor

Scenic Designer

Costume Designer

Sound Designer

Lighting Designer

Projection/Media Designer

Sound Engineer

Studio Engineer

Master Electrician

Director

Dramaturg (Literary Manager)

Stage Manager

Production Assistant

Production Manager

Theatre Administration

Theatre Management

Artistic Director

Producer

Theatre Education

Choreographer

Scenographer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Production Analysis-Representational Theatre

Principles of Production Analysis-Presentational Theatre

Principles of Production Analysis-Musical Theatre

Design Elements-Representational Theatre

Design Elements-Presentational Theatre

Design Elements-Musical Theatre

Production Implementation-Representational Theatre

Production Implementation-Presentational Theatre

Production Implementation-Musical Theatre

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ashland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Education and theatrical resumés,

one- to two-page statement of purpose

three letters of professional reference

Complete two graduate student applications for admission: 1) Online international graduate student application. 2) Departmental graduate student application.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree from an accredited college or university, as defined by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.

Grade Point Average (GPA) Minimum Criteria: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (in the last 90 quarter or 60 semester credits of undergraduate coursework)

Submit official English Proficiency exam results or attend the Intensive English Program.

Send a copy of your university diploma.

Submit official transcripts from your prior universities, including an English-language version.

Tuition Fees

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25209 USD / year

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25209 USD / year

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In-State

21384 USD / year

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Funding

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