Program Recognition
•Bullet: NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre) — one of only three Michigan universities
•Bullet: Conservatory-style training within a liberal arts university
•Bullet: Industry-active, world-renowned faculty
•Bullet: 90% job placement rate for theatre majors in recent years
Training
•Bullet: Midway major standing audition to advance through the program
•Bullet: Acting, voice, combat, movement, dialects, makeup, mime, and directing coursework
•Bullet: Performance collaborations with OU's Film Studies and Production program
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Michigan's largest Actors' Equity contracted theatre on campus (founded 1966)
•Bullet: Work alongside professional actors and directors under Equity contracts
•Bullet: One of the few undergraduate programs in the nation with a professional theatre company on campus
•Bullet: Five mainstage productions available for auditions annually
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Jayne Houdyshell '74 — Tony Award winner (The Humans), 4 Tony nominations, 11 Broadway productions, 2 Obie Awards •Bullet: Curtis Armstrong '75 — Risky Business, Revenge of the Nerds, Moonlighting, Supernatural, 160+ screen credits •Bullet: David Hasselhoff — Knight Rider, Baywatch, Guinness World Record most-watched man on TV Professional Development
•Bullet: Senior Experience and Showcase in Chicago
•Bullet: Connects graduating students with agents, casting directors, and industry professionals
•Bullet: Weeklong immersive experience with master classes and networking
•Bullet: Classical Theatre study abroad in Greece
•Bullet: Workshops and masterclasses with Broadway and regional theatre leaders
•Bullet: Kaleidoscope Cabaret — annual student-produced cabaret
•Bullet: Internship opportunities (THA 4950)
