Training
•Bullet: Rigorous but supportive acting, singing, and dancing training in a liberal arts setting
•Bullet: Coursework includes acting for the musical stage, music theory for actors, dance, script analysis, and voice lessons
•Bullet: Students build competencies across theatre, dance, and music rather than a narrow conservatory track
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Six full theatrical productions each year, including two musicals
•Bullet: Musical theatre students can perform in departmental productions, dance productions, choirs, a cappella groups, and student organizations
•Bullet: Production Practicum is the cornerstone of the Theatre program
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Graduates book national tours, regional theatre, and Chicago storefront theatre work
•Bullet: Alumni have worked with Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Kokandy Productions, and Porchlight Music Theatre
Professional Development
•Bullet: Annual Senior Showcase in downtown Chicago for casting directors and agents
•Bullet: Guest artist workshops and Chicago-area professional faculty connections
•Bullet: Internships and industry preparation through the department's Chicago theatre network
