Training
•Bullet: Class sizes average fewer than 15 students for personalized instruction
•Bullet: 27-credit Theatre Arts Core covers acting, directing, stagecraft, design, production management, and theatre history
•Bullet: 18 hours of theatre electives are chosen with an academic advisor; department courses include American Musical Theatre, Playwriting, Stage Combat, and Costume Design
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Up to four main stage productions per year with roles for all students
•Bullet: Required Theatre Practicum every semester provides hands-on production experience
Notable Alumni
Professional Development
•Bullet: Career Development (THEA 393, 1 credit) covers opportunities in professional theatre and preparation for employment, including marketing and interviewing
Facilities
•Bullet: The Taylor Bott Rogers Fine Arts Center has classroom and studio space for theater and includes the Ellis Theater