Students have the opportunity to study performance, design and theatre technology, theatre history, and dramatic literature.
As a theatre major or minor, you become part of a vibrant theatrical community. Our courses integrate body, mind and spirit as you interpret dramatic literature, explore theatre history, and create theatrical productions.
You’ll learn from professors globally acclaimed for their expertise in theatre across world cultures. The department produces four major productions every year, and co-produces a dynamic season of student-generated performance, all in our state-of-the-art facility.
Studying theatre at Pomona equips you for a wide range of careers in the professional and/or academic theatre. It also equips you with valuable creative, analytical, and collaborative skills to tackle complex problems in the non-theatrical workplace.
What You’ll Study
- Performance, playwriting, directing, design and theatre technology
- Theatre history and dramatic literature
- Theatre as community engagement
- Production crew opportunities
- Senior exercise: a written thesis or a creative project
Performing at Pomona
A Role in Chehkov’s Three Sisters
Chris Chow ’26 played Tuzenbach in Pomona’s production of Chehkov’s Three Sisters in spring 2023. Tuzenbach is a lieutenant in the army who often tries to impress Irina, whom he has loved for years.
Playing a Goddess
Malena Rivera '24 nabbed the role of Naja in Pomona’s production of Anon(ymous) in fall 2023. Naja is modeled after the Goddess Athena.
The theatre major can be tailored to your interests and gives you the space to explore multiple aspects of theatre. After exploring classes in acting, theatrical makeup, costume design, and even a one-on-one independent study in costume construction, I can say the Theatre Department has given me a space to explore all my creative interests.