The Bangkok University (BU) Performing Arts program has produced many nationally recognized singers, actors, artists, directors, and production teams. If this sounds exciting to you, then check out what we have to offer!
We cover every aspect of the entertainment industry. Theatrical performances, production creation, learning the roles of a director, screenwriter, designer, artist, performer, and behind-the-scenes work are all explored and practiced.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in national and international productions plus fine tune skills in the BU Theater Company, a professional international theater company that performs licensed Broadway productions every year.
Bangkok University's School of Communication Arts in Performing Arts provides students with the necessary equipment and rehearsal halls needed to develop the skills required in the world of entertainment. A Black Box Theater laboratory is one such facility where international standard lighting and sound systems can be learned and practiced.
Careers and opportunities in entertainment are continually diversifying but alumni have pursued careers in a variety of roles including acting, directing, musical performance, dance, script writing, scenography, international performing arts and theater for development
Amazing facilities, practical experience and working with some of the best are all part of the journey in Bangkok University’s Performing Arts program.

ผลงานฝีมือนักศึกษาและศิษย์เก่าจาก BU Theatre Company สาขาวิชาศิลปะการแสดง คณะนิเทศศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยกรุงเทพ ร่วมกับ M Theatre และ Concord Theatricals จัดเต็มทั้งเบื้องหน้าและเบื้องหลัง ทั้งแสง สี เสียง ฉาก เสื้อผ้า ด้วยทีมงานระดับมืออาชีพ ผสมผสานกับดนตรีบรรเลงสดโดยวงดนตรีออเคสตร้าเต็มวง!

Studying performing arts doesn't limit you to just being an actor or actress. It covers various roles across the entertainment industry:
- Actors, singers, and dancers
- Performance directors
- Acting instructors
- Scriptwriters
- Stage directors
- Media producers (both online and traditional media)
- Production managers
- Performance directors
- Lighting designers
- Set designers
- Costume designers
- Makeup artists
- Drama/film critics
- Drama therapists
- Entertainment media
- Online content creators
- Entertainment business owners
Performing Arts
1st Semester
Performing Arts for Self-Discovery
Film/TV Drama/Series Production
Acting I: Being Beings
2nd Semester
The Communicative Asian Language and Culture
Theatre and Digital Performance
Acting II: Human Essences
Year 2
1st Semester
Stage Play
Acting III: Approaches for Realism and Naturalism
2nd Semester
Performing Arts Collaboration
Acting IV: Modern Approaches in Acting
Year 3
1st Semester
The Musical
Acting V: Departure from Realism/Naturalism
2nd Semester
Acting VI: Master Class
Theatre Touring Company
Performing Arts Collaboration for Innovation
Year 4
1st Semester
Degree Project in Performing Arts Preparatory
2nd Semester
Degree Project in Performing Arts
Additional Courses
Body Electric (The Art of Movement)
Body Electric (Song and Dance) Auditioning
Narrative Mechanics of Theatre, Film and Digital Performance