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