Training
•Bullet: Combines business and entrepreneurial skills with performing arts knowledge
•Bullet: Prepares students to manage and produce theatrical productions
•Bullet: Hands-on work in costume and design shops, plus box office operations
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Three full-length theatrical productions, two dance concerts, and studio productions annually
•Bullet: First-year students encouraged to participate from their very first week on campus
•Bullet: State-of-the-art Arts Center and Performing Arts Center with William Granger Ryan Theatre and Ridge Performance Studio
Professional Development
•Bullet: Accomplished working professionals including resident designers
•Bullet: Regular guest directors and artists provide industry connections and masterclasses
•Bullet: Award-winning Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) with regional and national employer partnerships
•Bullet: Strong track record of internships, apprenticeships, and positions at theatre companies and theme parks nationwide
•Bullet: MarComm Club and Student Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
•Bullet: Apple Distinguished School — full-time freshmen receive MacBook Air laptops