Theatre Programs
Train at Dal. Create in Halifax.
Join Atlantic Canada’s thriving performing arts industry with a BA Theatre Studies degree built to get you there.
Theatre is where stories come to life, on stage and behind the scenes. At 91¶ÌÊÓƵ's Fountain School, Theatre Studies is a flexible, multi-disciplinary program that lets you explore performance and production, building skills in areas like:
- Acting
- Directing
- Playwriting
- Dramaturgy
- Costume design and construction
- Stage design and carpentry
- Lighting and sound
- Props
- Stage management
- Theatre history
Whether you see yourself performing, designing, constructing props and costumes, writing, or even managing the production itself, Dal Theatre gives you access to the full creative process.
Contact our theatre department advisor, Tamara Kucheran at fspa.theatre@dal.ca
Why 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Theatre at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in Halifax?
Learn by doing
Get hands-on experience at the Fountain School in up to three productions a year, building skills in acting, set, prop and costume design and construction, directing, stage management, and more.
Train in multiple disciplines
Explore everything from performance and playwriting, scenography, dance and movement, lighting design, technical theatre skills, and dramaturgy, while shaping your own creative path and skill set.
Work with experienced mentors
Learn from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ faculty and guest artists who are both scholars and working theatre professionals, forming strong connections to the professional theatre industry across Canada and beyond.
Create in the Fountain School’s purpose-built spaces
Train in our dedicated rehearsal and performance facilities in Halifax, surrounded by fellow students in music, voice, dance, and other performing arts programs.
Find your community
Small class sizes and collaborative productions help you build lasting friendships and creative partnerships in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Stay flexible
Choose from honours, combined honours, majors, or electives. Utilize flexible degree options to fit your goals at Dal.
91¶ÌÊÓƵ in a thriving Atlantic Canadian arts scene
91¶ÌÊÓƵ theatre in Halifax, a cultural hub of Atlantic Canada. Connect with companies like Neptune Theatre, Eastern Front Theatre, and Prismatic Arts Festival. Explore a wide network of artists and job opportunities during your degree, and as part of your coursework.
Careers in theatre and performance
Pursue roles such as actor, director, playwright, designer (costume, lighting, set), or theatre technician, working in live performance, festivals, and touring productions.
Careers behind the scenes
Apply your skills in production, stage management, technical design, and creative collaboration across theatre, film, and media industries.
Education and arts leadership
Explore careers in arts administration, cultural organizations, or teaching (with additional certification), including high school drama.
Transferable skills for any field
Build confidence, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Pathways to graduate and professional studies
Continue into graduate programs in theatre, performance, or scenography, or pursue professional degrees such as law, education, or other fields.
Flexible Theatre Degrees in Atlantic Canada, Built Around You
Choose from three or four-year BA and BA Honours Theatre degrees at Halifax’s 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, including Acting, Costume Studies, Stage Design & Technical Theatre, and Theatre Studies.
Create a Combined Honours degree (e.g. BA and BSc) by pairing Theatre with another area of study at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Check out Louisa Steigenberger’s story, a recent Combined Honours bachelor’s degree in Costume Studies and Law, Justice & Society.
Many theatre classes are open to all 91¶ÌÊÓƵ students as electives with no prerequisites.
Questions?
Contact our Associate Director of Theatre,Ìý´Ú²õ±è²¹.³Ù³ó±ð²¹³Ù°ù±ð°ª»å²¹±ô.³¦²¹
There’s so much talent that comes out of this school, not just the technicians. We see beautiful costumes and beautiful actors and hear incredible music. I’m not going to be successful on my own, it’s such a collective.
- Tess Kotsibie, BA, Stage Design and Technical Theatre (2025)
Bachelor of Arts with Honours
We offer four different BA Honours in Theatre degrees. These degrees are each 4 years in length.
Bachelor of Arts with Combined Honours
It is often possible to combine a BA Honours degree in Theatre with another subject to produce a Combined Honours degree.
Bachelor of Arts
Without enrolling in one of the Honours programmes, you can obtain a BA in Theatre.
Diploma
The Fountain School offers a 2-year Diploma in Costume Studies. This intensified version of the BA Honours degree is intended for students with at least 2 years of prior university education and some experience of working with costume. To learn more, look at the Costume Studies page or contact the Associate Director, Theatre, for academic advice.
Minors
The Fountain School's Theatre program is associated with three different Minor programs, which you can take in combination with your main degree. Minor programs require you to take 3 or 4 credits from a list of specified classes.
Electives
Even if you're not majoring or minoring in theatre or film, the Fountain School may offer courses of interest to you. Many of our classes are open to all students. To see all the classes on offer this year, take a look at our Electives page and consult the . If you have any questions, please contact the Associate Director, Theatre.
Learn more about undergraduate studies in Theatre
- Explore the undergraduate Theatre program site
- Discover Costume Studies
- Learn about our Acting program
- Find out about Stage Design &Â Technical Theatre
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Students with questions about academic programs should contact an Academic Advisor. Please include your Dal ID number in all communications.
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