Training
•Bullet: Six elective credits in theatre allow students to customize their course of study
•Bullet: Sample from acting, directing, design, stage management, and arts administration coursework
•Bullet: Applied Theatre courses designed for professional preparation beyond graduation
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Six terms of Theatre Practicum in departmental productions at the Mill Theatre
•Bullet: Full season includes musicals, plays, student-directing projects, and children's theatre
•Bullet: Participate in the American College Theatre Festival alongside required Theatre Practicum productions
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: David Rasche '66 — actor known for Sledge Hammer!, Succession (Karl), Veep, and Burn After Reading; got his start at The Second City in Chicago •Bullet: Taylor Okey '13 — actor on the first national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical Bandstand
Location
•Bullet: Campus located 30 minutes from Chicago with access to the city's professional theatre community
•Bullet: Internship opportunities at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and First Folio Productions
