Theater Degree Programs

If you are a drama queen (or king), studying theater to the backdrop of your home country may give you a certain ennui. Taking your theater studies overseas is not only more exciting, but it could be the best thing you do for your theater career. Theater is about immersing yourself in your role, and what better way to gain an understanding of different psyches than studying theater abroad?

Culture, identity, and emotional experiences, all play roles in any theater student’s development, and earning a degree in theater abroad is an effective way to explore these aspects. Viewing theater through the lens of other cultures will also give you a more well-rounded understanding of your craft; different parts of the world have various ways of telling the same stories and your artistic skills will benefit from studying varied theatrical techniques. 

When it comes to trying to land your first big role, you will stand out for having international theater experience. Performing arts is a cut-throat game and you will need an unique edge to get ahead. Studying theater in different cultural contexts will broaden your experience, lending more depth to your performances. Plus, as well as proving you with versatility, you will develop an international network of directors and actors, giving you plenty of name-dropping material.

Still not convinced? Just imagine being able to put great plays into context, walking the very streets that inspired the world’s greatest playwrights. Whether it is exploring the New Orleans French Quarter that gave rise to Tennessee Williams’s A Streetcar Named Desire, or standing in front of the Notre Dame that inspired Victor Hugo’s hunchback, you’ll feel more connected to the romance, tragedy, and beauty that are the very foundations of theater.