Theatre
Theatre coursework is designed to provide students with well-rounded experiences encompassing the varied components that work together to create the theatrical experience. These areas include performance (acting/directing/musical theatre), production design (scenic, costume, lighting, sound), box office, publicity, house management, dramaturgy, stage management, and much more. Above all, we’re committed to each student’s individual development toward artistic and cultural maturity and growth that cultivates global diversity and service to our community. Through in-class and production work, students gain valuable life skills including discipline, collaboration, communication, project management, research, planning, achieving deadlines, and problem-solving.
The unit's mission is to ignite in the student, teacher, and community: critical thinking, compassionate feeling, collaborative vision, and the capacity to delight.
Other Information
The general areas of study in theatre are acting, directing, musical theatre, dramatic literature, theatre history and criticism, and design/production including stagecraft, stage lighting, scene design, costume, and makeup. Beyond the general theatre core, students may pursue a concentration in a specialized area such as acting, musical theatre, design, production, technology, stage management, or theatre scholarship.
Theatre majors are required to participate actively and consistently in productions sponsored by the department. The department stages a minimum of four major productions per academic year. These productions encompass the breadth and vitality of live theatre, from musicals to classics to new plays. A variety of production opportunities are also offered in the Studio theatre space.
Contact Information
For more information contact Theatre at 402.554.2406