Program Recognition
•NAST-accredited program with over a century of theatre history
•Jesuit liberal arts education with a social justice focus
Professional Development
•Located blocks from Milwaukee's theatre district
•Internship partnerships with Milwaukee Repertory Theater, First Stage, Renaissance Theatreworks, Next Act Theatre, and Boulevard Ensemble
•84% of students complete internships
•Diederich Experience travel opportunities to LA, Chicago, New York, and Puerto Rico
•Graduates working on Broadway, in film, TV, and at companies including DreamWorks, Steppenwolf, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival
•Alumni have won Academy Awards, Tonys, and Emmys
Degree Flexibility
•15 elective credits chosen in consultation with adviser
•Courses available across acting, design, directing, playwriting, stage combat, and theatre management
•Three campus venues: Helfaer Theatre, Varsity Theatre, and Straz Tower theatre
