Training
•Bullet: Comprehensive curriculum covering acting, design (set, costume, lighting), directing, and theatre history and literature
•Bullet: Studio courses develop performance, presentation, and leadership skills
•Bullet: Playmakers production company stages four shows per academic year
•Bullet: Main stage productions, student-directed work, and annual children's theatre production
•Bullet: Partnership with The Visiting Writers Series and The Little Read
Professional Development
•Bullet: Active participation in North Carolina Theatre Conference (NCTC) and Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC)
•Bullet: Community theatre opportunities in the Hickory area
•Bullet: Internships, study abroad, and honors program available
Facilities
•Bullet: P.E. Monroe Auditorium: 1,450-seat proscenium for larger productions and musicals
•Bullet: Belk Centrum: modified thrust stage for intimate performances
