Theater, Minor
School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts
Program Overview
By declaring a minor in theater, you can express your creativity in courses on acting, voice, movement, stagecraft, costume design, lighting design, stage management, performing arts management, and world theater history. Outside the classroom, you’ll have additional opportunities to work with such prestigious organizations as the Manhattan Theatre Club, the New York Shakespeare Festival, Playwrights Horizons, and SoHo Rep.
Minor Details
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Department Requirements
Theater 1001, 1101, 1201, 1202, 1203, 1204; and 12 additional credits of advanced courses in theater, each approved by the department and completed with a grade of C or higher. Any substitution of courses must be approved by the chair or designee / undergraduate deputy chair.
Contact
Contact the Theater Department for information on academic advisers and office hours.