Training
•Theatre Arts blends theatre history and theory with practical work in performance, technical theatre, design, directing, arts management, playwriting and dramaturgy
•Required courses include Acting I, Technical Production for the Theatre, Design for the Theatre, Directing I and Theatre Practicum
•Junior Portfolio Review and Senior Seminar with Capstone help students build a portfolio and final theatre-making project
Performance & Productions
•OnStagers Dramatic Society produces two major theatre shows each year with acting and backstage opportunities for students from all majors
•Recent CADA theatre news includes 2025 Kennedy Center ACTF award recipients and Alice By Heart ACTF Region 1 nominations
Notable Alumni
•Featured CADA alumnus Charlie Day is known for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Horrible Bosses and Pacific Rim Professional Development
•Local theatre internship experience is encouraged within the Theatre Arts concentration
•Creative Arts and Design students have access to guaranteed internship/co-op pathways and public capstone presentation opportunities
Value
•Creative Arts and Design is advertised with $17K annual tuition
