Program Recognition
•Bullet: Dual admission program: must be accepted by both Baylor University and the Department of Theatre Arts
•Bullet: Capped enrollment of 130 undergraduate majors across all theatre programs — small, focused classes
•Bullet: Specialized areas include Costume & Makeup Design, Lighting Design, Scenic Design & Technology, Sound & Video Design, and Stage Management
•Bullet: Ranked among the top undergraduate theatre programs in the United States
•Bullet: Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
•Bullet: Located in Waco, Texas, with reach extending to New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Western Europe, and Eastern Asia
Training
•Bullet: Curriculum provides holistic training in all aspects of theatre arts with primary focus on design, with the ability to develop special proficiency in at least one area
•Bullet: Students gain advanced techniques in three of four specialized design areas: Costume Design, Scene Design, Lighting Design, Sound Design
•Bullet: Professional preparation includes portfolio development, rendering and process presentation, professional website, interviewing experience, and knowledge of theatrical unions and producing organizations
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Michael A. Jenkins ('63) — Tony Award-winning Broadway producer (Kinky Boots, Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Boeing-Boeing); president of Dallas Summer Musicals •Bullet: Chris Coleman (BFA) — co-founded Actor's Express in Atlanta; led Portland Center Stage as Artistic Director for 17 years; now Artistic Director of Denver Center Theatre Company
Professional Development
•Bullet: Students assigned to technical production crews from the first week of classes
•Bullet: Weekly Workshop performances provide hands-on production experience
•Bullet: New students assigned a Big (experienced student mentor)
•Bullet: Partnership with Film & Digital Media program
•Bullet: Fine Arts Living Learning Center available
•Bullet: Study abroad opportunities available
•Bullet: Baylor New Play Initiative — bi-annual festival showcasing new playwrights, including the $15,000 Kirk New Play Prize
