About This Department

The NAST accredited Theatre program at Towson University offers a BA/BS in Theatre and a BFA in Acting with 20 full-time faculty/staff. On average the fully supported department season consists of 4 plays rotating between the Mainstage Theatre (a hybrid proscenium/short thrust theatre, w/turntable, seating 325) and the Studio Theatre (a black box theatre with 120 seats, based on configuration). The Marder Theatre is a black box theatre hosting smaller workshop productions (4-5 per year) directed by students, faculty or guests. These shows are designed to be low impact on the technical staff and offer a training ground for students to experiment with stock scenery, costumes and a repertory lighting plot.