Training
•Highly competitive, limited-enrollment program with individualized professional training
•Production-oriented curriculum evaluated on vocal, dance, and acting ability, stage presence, and career dedication
•Department ranks in the nation’s top 1% of colleges in theatre attendance (35,000+ patrons/year)
Performance & Productions
•12+ productions per year across three venues: Ted Paul Theatre, Andreas Theatre, and ETC Theatre
•Highland Summer Theatre professional summer stock with student and professional casts
•Consistent recognition at KCACTF Region V, the largest of eight national regions
Notable Alumni
•Melissa Peterman (BA Theatre, 1994) — Reba, Baby Daddy, Fargo
•Landon Hudson — KCACTF MTI singing competition winner; Irene Ryan Acting runner-up; Broadway Summer Intensive invite (Open Jar Institute) 
