Training
•Bullet: Theatre major develops theatre artists and engaged citizens through experiential opportunities, personal instruction, and intellectual inquiry
•Bullet: Core study includes acting, script analysis, stagecraft, theatre design, directing, stage and theatre management, playwriting, theatre history, practicum, portfolio, and senior showcase
•Bullet: Musical Theatre Ensemble and Theatre Ensemble are limited-membership, auditioned groups that perform multiple times each year on campus, around the MVC area, and on tour
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Performance Improvisation requires multiple long-form improv performances on and off campus, with 1-2 troupes cast each year
•Bullet: Advanced acting topics may include auditioning, period styles, dialects, stage combat, acting for the camera, and reader's theatre
•Bullet: Electives include costume construction, children's theatre, musical theatre survey, technical/design workshops, dance, music, and internship options
Professional Development
•Bullet: Theatre Portfolio and Senior Showcase capstone courses help students prepare and publicly present theatre work
•Bullet: Internship coursework is available under college and cooperating-facility supervision
