Note: All summer 2026 tuition rates and fees are pending approval.

 

Theatre

College of Fine Arts

  • Classic Theatre through a Contemporary Lens

    CFA TH 401

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (CASWR 120 or equivalent), CFATH 101, and at least one of the following: CFATH 102, CFATH 201, CFATH 202; or consent of instructor - Online offering. Explores and applies contemporary theories, ideas, and research to canonical works of theatre. Considers how race, gender, identity, nationality, structure, and politics consort in the making, production, distribution, reception, and legacy of classic works. Students learn to approach theatre as a dramaturg/scholar would: by reading texts and generating writing and projects with a theatrical sensibility, asking rigorous questions of all. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Research and Information Literacy 3 cr. Tuition: $2535

    Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)

    O1 (IND) Arranged
    Kristin Leahey
    Online section O1: Meets online every Tues 6-7 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. 3-credit course

    Summer 2 (June 29-August 14)

    O2 (IND) Arranged
    Kristin Leahey
    Online section O2: Meets online every Tues 6-7 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. 3-credit course
    For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.

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  • Production Management 1

    CFA TH 493

    Study of the role of the Production Manager in the design, production, and rehearsal process, specifically concentrating on the roles and responsibilities of theatrical Production Managing on a professional level, including scheduling, staffing, budgeting, team building, time management and communication. Students will get hands-on experience in each of these through class-discussions, workshops, and the creation of a theoretical production process where they will produce digital media to effectively communicate their ideas and apply quantitative reasoning skills to make informed decisions. Effective Fall 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Quantitative Reasoning I. 3 cr. Tuition: $2535

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

    A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 12:30-3:15 pm
    John Kontogiannis
    Meets w/CFA TH 695

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  • Production Management 1

    CFA TH 695

    Study of the role of the Production Manager in the design, production, and rehearsal process, specifically concentrating on the roles and responsibilities of theatrical Production Managing on a professional level, including scheduling, staffing, budgeting, team building, time management and communication. Students will get hands-on experience in each of these through class-discussions, workshops, and the creation of a theoretical production process where they will produce digital media to effectively communicate their ideas and apply quantitative reasoning skills to make informed decisions. Effective Fall 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Quantitative Reasoning I. 3 cr. Tuition: $2535

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

    A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 12:30-3:15 pm
    John Kontogiannis
    Meets w/CFA TH 493

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