theatre.njit.edu

The site at theatre.njit.edu is the official home of NJIT's Theatre Arts & Technology Program. It serves current NJIT students who want to take theatre courses, audition, or join productions, and prospective students weighing a BA or minor in the field. Use it to check the current season, find audition dates, review degree and course requirements, and locate program contacts.

What the Site Covers

The navigation reflects the program's main functions:

• About / Our People — who runs and teaches in the program
• Theater Spaces — the venues productions use
• Music Initiative — the program's music-side activity
• Archive — past seasons and productions
• Awards & Scholarships — recognition and financial support tied to the program
• Clubs — student theatre organizations
• Academics — the BA, the minor, core courses, and theatre electives
• Season / Events / Current Season / Next Up — what's playing and what's coming
• Music Ensemble Concerts, Festivals & Seminars — performance and event listings
• Auditions — open calls with dates and registration
• News / Contact Us — updates and how to reach the program

Academics: What You Can Study

The Academics section lists two credentials — a BA in Theatre Arts & Technology and a Minor in Theatre Arts & Technology — plus core courses and electives. The site also flags three courses it recommends as general electives:

If you are choosing an elective, these descriptions give you enough to judge the workload style: THTR 252 and 250 lean on projects and discussion, while Stagecraft is workshop-based and technical.

Auditions and Getting Involved

The "Next Up" section is where open opportunities appear. At the time of the page capture, it advertised auditions for The Director's Project — an evening of short one-acts directed and stage managed by students — on October 19–20, 6–9pm, and October 21, 2:30–5pm, with a linked registration page. This is the pattern to expect: audition notices carry specific dates, times, and a registration link, so check the Auditions page rather than assuming a fixed annual schedule.

A student quoted on the homepage describes the experience from the inside: participating in the theatre program and a first musical, singing in the ensemble and creating choreography. That is a useful signal for anyone wondering whether non-majors can perform — the program frames participation as open to students across NJIT.

Who Should Use This Site

• Prospective NJIT students deciding between the BA and the minor, or looking for a creative outlet alongside a technical degree.
• Current NJIT students shopping for electives — the three courses above are explicitly pitched as options that may fulfill requirements.
• Anyone planning to attend a show, concert, or festival, using the Season and Events pages.
• Students who want to audition or work backstage, using the Auditions page and the Clubs listings.

Practical Notes

• Audition dates and registration links change each term; the Director's Project listing is a snapshot, not a standing deadline.
• The site does not publish tuition, ticket prices, or scholarship amounts in the material available here — for costs, use the Awards & Scholarships page and NJIT's main admissions and financial aid pages.
• For questions the site doesn't answer, the Contact Us page is the intended route.

Start with the Academics page if you're deciding whether to enroll, and the Auditions or Current Season page if you already know you want to participate.

The Theatre Arts & Technology Program at NJIT maintains an Awards & Scholarships section in its site navigation, which is the place to look for theatre-related awards and scholarship information. The site excerpt available here confirms that the section exists but does not list specific awards, dollar amounts, or eligibility rules. To get the details, open the Awards & Scholarships page from the main menu on theatre.njit.edu and check it for current listings and application instructions.

What the site confirms

Because the excerpt does not include the page's contents, treat any specific scholarship name, amount, or deadline as unverified until you see it on the site itself.

How to find current award and scholarship details

1. Go to theatre.njit.edu.
2. Open Awards & Scholarships from the main menu.
3. Read the listings for award names, eligibility, and any stated application process.
4. If the page points to a form, department contact, or NJIT financial aid office, follow that path rather than assuming a separate theatre-only application exists.
5. Use the Contact Us page if the Awards & Scholarships page does not answer who to ask about eligibility or timing.

Expected result: you should end up with either a named award with stated criteria, or a clear contact for the theatre program who can confirm what is offered in the current year.

Related funding paths worth checking

The same site also lists Clubs and an Archive section. If the Awards & Scholarships page is thin on detail, these are reasonable places to look for production-related opportunities or past recognition, but they are not substitutes for an official scholarship listing. For tuition-based aid more broadly, NJIT's central financial aid resources are the appropriate source; the theatre site excerpt does not describe general university aid.

Common sticking points

• Assuming awards are automatic. The excerpt gives no indication of automatic consideration, so check whether an application or nomination is required.
• Confusing program awards with university scholarships. Theatre program recognition and NJIT-wide financial aid may be handled by different offices; confirm which one applies to you.
• Relying on older pages. Award offerings can change by year, so verify against the current season's information rather than an archived page.

For the most reliable answer on what is available this year, the Awards & Scholarships page and the program's Contact Us page are the two entry points to use.

The program offers a BA in Theatre Arts & Technology and a minor in Theatre Arts & Technology, supported by core courses and theatre electives. Its current elective lineup includes new classes such as THTR 252 Theatrical Sound Design, THTR 250 Theatrical Design Fundamentals, and Stagecraft (THTR 258 & 361). According to the program site, these three new classes "may fulfill your requirements," so the practical step is to confirm with an advisor whether a given course counts toward your specific degree or minor.

Degree and Minor Options

The site organizes these under an Academics menu alongside Season, Events, Auditions, Awards & Scholarships, and Clubs, so prospective students can review the academic structure and the production calendar in one place.

What the New Electives Cover

THTR 252: Theatrical Sound Design

This course walks through the full sound design process, from analyzing a text to implementing the technical requirements for a production. Students practice research, sourcing recordings, sound editing, manipulation, and composition, then apply those techniques in small class projects. The stated emphasis is on how sound works with other design elements to serve a production's artistic vision. Expect hands-on work crafting sound for live theatre rather than purely theoretical study.

THTR 250: Theatrical Design Fundamentals

An introductory overview of the theatrical design process and the visual world of a production. It covers the roles of scenic, lighting, costume, sound, and properties design through discussions, practical exercises, and case studies. The intended outcomes are an informed response to a text, a critical eye for design elements, and the ability to communicate design ideas to collaborators—useful if you are considering design as a focus or want a broad foundation before specializing.

THTR 258 & 361: Stagecraft

A lecture/workshop format that trains students in the technical aspects of mounting theatre productions and events. Because it is listed as a combined course number, check the current schedule for how the two numbers are sequenced and which one applies to your catalog year.

How to Decide If a Course Fits Your Plan

1. Identify your target credential. If you are pursuing the BA or the minor, start from the Core Courses list and treat electives as additions. If you are outside the program, the electives are the entry point.
2. Check the requirement match. The site says the new classes "may fulfill your requirements"—language that signals possibility, not a guarantee. Bring the course numbers to your academic advisor or department and ask which requirement each satisfies.
3. Match the course to your interest. Sound design suits students drawn to audio, editing, and storytelling through sound; Design Fundamentals suits those who want exposure across scenic, lighting, costume, sound, and properties; Stagecraft suits those who want the technical, build-and-mount side of production.
4. Look at the season and auditions. The program pairs coursework with an active production calendar (the site lists a 2025-2026 season and student-directed one acts), so check Events and Auditions if you want classroom work reinforced by hands-on participation.

Beyond the Classroom

The program's site also lists Awards & Scholarships and Clubs, which are worth reviewing if cost or extracurricular involvement affects your decision. A student memory quoted on the homepage describes joining the ensemble of a first musical, singing, and creating choreography—an example of how production participation can complement the academic track. For current season details, audition dates, and registration links, use the Season, Events, and Auditions pages rather than relying on secondhand summaries.

The program's site lists a "2025-2026 Season" section and a separate "Next Up" area for what's coming immediately, but the page evidence available here does not spell out the individual productions in that season. What it does document concretely is the first "Next Up" item — auditions for The Director's Project — plus the recurring event categories the program runs: Music Ensemble Concerts, festivals and seminars, and season events. To see the actual season lineup, use the "Current Season" and "Next Up" pages on theatre.njit.edu.

What the site confirms for the season

The Director's Project auditions (first "Next Up" listing)

An evening of short one-acts directed and stage-managed by students. The posted audition windows:

The page directs interested students to a registration link ("Click HERE for more information and to register"). If you plan to audition, register through that link before the October dates and expect to read for the student directors.

Event categories in the season

• Music Ensemble Concerts — listed as a standing part of the season/events menu.
• Festivals & Seminars — also listed under Season → Events.
• Current Season and Next Up — two separate pages; "Current Season" holds the season listing, "Next Up" holds the nearest auditions and announcements.

Where to find the full season and updates

Use the site's own navigation rather than guessing at titles:

1. Go to theatre.njit.edu.
2. Open Season → Current Season for the 2025-2026 production list.
3. Open Next Up for the next audition or event, such as The Director's Project.
4. Check Auditions for requirements and sign-up details, and News for changes.

If you're choosing courses alongside the season

The program also advertises three courses it suggests as electives, which may matter if you want to work on productions:

• THTR 252 – Theatrical Sound Design: the full sound design process, from text analysis and sourcing recordings to editing, manipulation, and composition, with small projects and hands-on work for live theatre.
• THTR 250 – Theatrical Design Fundamentals: overview of scenic, lighting, costume, sound, and properties design, with exercises and case studies in communicating design ideas.
• THTR 258 & 361 – Stagecraft: a lecture/workshop on the technical side of mounting productions and events.

The site notes these "may fulfill your requirements" — confirm that with your academic advisor rather than assuming it.

Practical notes

• The season page as captured here does not list show titles, dates, or ticket information; treat any specific production name you hear elsewhere as unverified until it appears on "Current Season."
• Audition dates are posted per project, so check "Next Up" again after The Director's Project closes.
• A student quoted on the homepage describes joining the ensemble, singing, and creating choreography in a first musical — a fair picture of the participation range beyond acting.

The Theatre Arts & Technology Program at NJIT announces auditions on its website, and the current listing is for The Director's Project: auditions run October 19–20, 6–9pm, with an additional session October 21, 2:30–5pm. The project is an evening of short one-act plays directed and stage-managed by students. To take part, register through the "Click HERE for more information and to register" link on the program's home page; the site does not publish a separate sign-up form or eligibility rules, so use that link as the starting point.

What The Director's Project Involves

This is a student-led production format rather than a faculty-directed mainstage show. Student directors and stage managers mount short one-acts, and auditions are open to performers for those pieces. The program describes it as an opportunity to "take part in an evening of short one acts directed and stage managed by our students."

Because the directors are students, expect a shorter rehearsal commitment than a full season production, and expect the casting decisions to be made by those student directors after the audition window closes.

How to Prepare and Register

1. Check the audition dates against your schedule. The three sessions are October 19, 20, and 21; the first two are evening blocks and the third is an afternoon block.
2. Open the registration link on the program homepage under "Next Up." The site directs interested students there for details and sign-up.
3. Prepare a short audition piece. The page does not specify audition material requirements, so confirm expectations through the registration link before the session.
4. Attend your session and expect to read or perform for the student directors.

The site does not state whether virtual auditions are accepted or whether walk-ins are welcome, so treat registration as the way to confirm those details.

Other Ways to Get Involved

Auditions are not the only entry point. The program's navigation lists several participation routes:

One student quoted on the homepage describes joining the ensemble, singing, and creating choreography in a first musical as a highlight of their NJIT experience — a reminder that ensemble and crew roles can be as substantive as lead parts.

Practical Notes

• Timing matters. The October audition window is fixed; missing it means waiting for the next announced project, so watch the "Next Up" section of the site.
• Courses can substitute for prior experience. The program explicitly invites students to consider theatre classes as electives, and introductory courses like THTR 250 assume no design background.
• Verify before you travel. Since the site does not list room locations or contact details for auditions in the material available, confirm the venue through the registration link rather than assuming a building.