Theatre Minor
Find your voice and bring stories to life on stage.
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Bring Characters to Life on Stage
Acting is more than memorizing lines — it’s about embodying a story, connecting with others, and sharing emotion in a way that feels real. With a theatre minor from Concordia University Irvine, you’ll learn warm-up procedures, acting techniques, staging principles, improv, monologues, and scene work.
Whether you plan to pursue acting professionally, serve in ministry, or simply sharpen your public speaking and creative expression, the Theatre Minor helps you grow both on stage and beyond it.
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What is a theatre minor?
A theatre minor is a collection of courses designed to build your acting, collaboration, and communication skills — skills you can add to your resume. At Concordia, the minor in theatre includes five required courses and one elective that allows you to explore your unique interests in performance.
Can you do theatre in college without majoring?
Yes! You don’t need to major in theatre to participate in productions or classes at Concordia. The Theatre Minor gives you the flexibility to study the art of performance while pursuing another major.
Is getting a minor in theatre worth it?
Absolutely. A theatre minor can open doors to performance opportunities on stage and film, while also strengthening transferable skills like public speaking, teamwork, and creativity. Even if you don’t pursue acting professionally, these abilities serve you well in any field that values communication and confidence.
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