Program Recognition
•Bullet: Regularly invited to perform at Kennedy Center regional American College Theater Festival
•Bullet: Dozens of national awards and commendations
Training
•Bullet: Central location between Milwaukee and Chicago allows regular visits from professional theatre practitioners
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Four faculty- or guest-directed Main Stage shows each year (one always a musical)
•Bullet: Multiple student-directed productions in studio space
•Bullet: Dance concerts
Professional Development
•Bullet: Since 2008, commissioned prominent American playwrights to create original works for the department
•Bullet: Students collaborate directly with playwrights on world premieres