Training
•Comprehensive curriculum covering acting, directing, design, technical theatre, playwriting, and stage management
•Two mainstage productions in the 250-seat Eckilson-Mabee Theatre and two shows in the Morris Experimental Theatre each year
•Flatliners Improv troupe with multiple performances per year — only college in Missouri to supplement traditional training with intensive long-form improvisation
•Senior Showcase capstone and Theatre Portfolio course prepare students for professional careers
Professional Development
•Internship opportunities at the historic Lyceum Theatre in Arrow Rock, MO
•Preparation for MA or MFA graduate programs in theatre
Facilities
•Eckilson-Mabee Theatre features a sprung floor, ETC Element computerized lighting, digital projection, and advanced sound reinforcement
•Fully equipped scene shop, costume shop, dressing rooms, and green room
•Access to Morris Dance Studio, Graphic Design Lab, and Audio/Digital Video Production Studios
