Training
•Bullet: Integrated liberal arts approach covering acting, design, stage management, directing, arts management, and technical areas
•Bullet: All majors required to work across multiple production disciplines
•Bullet: Open participation model allows non-majors to join Festival Playhouse productions
•Bullet: Kalamazoo Theatre Alumni Network (KTAN) connects graduates in the industry
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Nelda K. Balch Playhouse (opened 1977), first thrust stage in Michigan, seats 299
•Bullet: Dungeon Theatre, flexible black box space for experimental work, seats 99-115
•Bullet: Dorothy U. Dalton Theatre, proscenium stage for guest performances and concerts
•Bullet: Charles Tully Design Studio with AutoCAD and Vectorworks
•Bullet: Costume shop, scene shop, lighting lab, properties shop, and historic costume collection
•Bullet: Students participate in all production roles from first year onward
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Steven Yeun '05 — Oscar-nominated actor (Minari, The Walking Dead, Invincible) •Bullet: Lisa Kron '83 — Tony Award-winning writer (Fun Home) •Bullet: Quincy Isaiah '17 — actor (Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty) •Bullet: Joe Tracz '04 — playwright and librettist (Be More Chill, The Lightning Thief, Dash & Lily) Study Abroad
•Bullet: Drama study abroad at Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland (partnership with The Lyric Theatre)
•Bullet: GLCA New York Arts Program (internships with NYC theatres and production companies)
•Bullet: Senior Integrated Project (SIP) as capstone research/creative work
•Bullet: American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) participation
•Bullet: Internship placements with regional and professional theatres
