Program Recognition
•One of the longest-running theatre programs in the U.S., dating back to 1915 with over 500 productions staged
•9 Certificates of Meritorious Achievement from KCACTF Region 5 since Spring 2021
Training
•Immersion in all aspects of theatre: performance, technical theatre, design, and directing
•Flexible degree structure to tailor toward individual interests and career goals
Notable Alumni
•Marjorie Finlay — coloratura soprano, opera singer, and television personality Professional Development
•BA students may audition for BFA emphasis at end of first semester
Facilities
•1,200-seat proscenium auditorium at the J. Scheidegger Center with a 110x66-foot stage and 68 line sets
•Versatile black box theater for experimental and student-directed work