Training
•Bullet: Rigorous exploration of theatre history, dramatic literature, and performance theory
•Bullet: Coursework in theatre pedagogy, research methods, script analysis, dramaturgy, and portfolio creation
•Bullet: Blends theory and practice across acting, design, and production
•Bullet: Award-winning practitioner and scholar faculty
•Bullet: Small classes with personalized instruction
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Theatre graduates go on to graduate school and to careers in acting, singing, dancing, design/technical work, dramaturgy, and teaching
•Bullet: Alumni working at Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center, Neighborhood Musical School, and regional theatres
•Bullet: Dean theatre alumni were many of the cast and crew of Homebrewed Theatre's outdoor production of Knotty Habits, directed by longtime Dean faculty member Jim Beauregard
Professional Development
•Bullet: Preparation for teaching, criticism and writing, arts leadership, graduate studies, or dramaturgy
•Bullet: Writing supplement replaces traditional audition
•Bullet: Study abroad options including Disney College Program and Washington Center
Facilities
•Bullet: Main Stage Theatre (16,000 sq ft), Guidrey Center, Thayer Barn
