Training
•Senior comprehensive requires writing and directing a one-act play for live performance
•Curriculum covers acting, stagecraft, play analysis, directing, theatre history, and design
•One required design course (Hair/Makeup, Scenic, or Costume Design)
Notable Alumni
Professional Development
•Theatre As a Profession course includes a fall break trip to NYC for backstage tours, design exhibits, and industry meetings
•Annual attendance at American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) with 40+ daily workshops
•European Summer Study Tour offered every other summer
Degree Flexibility
•Musical theatre minor available for students wanting to add singing, movement, and music training
•Fashion and Costume minor (13 credits) available for design-focused students
Visiting Artists
•Margaret Hill Endowed Visiting Artist Series brings renowned performers for master classes, lectures, and professional feedback
•Past visiting artists include Sigourney Weaver, Lily Tomlin, Glenn Close, Hal Prince, Dianne Wiest, Audra McDonald, and The Second City
