Notable Alumni
•Alumni work spans Broadway to Disney World, Spoleto Festival to Jacob's Pillow, cruise ships to regional theatres
•Visiting artists interact as resident teaching artists and guest designers/stage managers
Professional Development
•Work as stage managers, shop assistants, and technicians for U-M productions in theatre, dance, musical theatre, and opera
•Students demonstrating preparedness may design costumes, sets, or lighting for productions
•Annual portfolio review with faculty and guest respondents in Duderstadt Gallery
Facilities
•D&P Studio with design courses in light, costume, and computer labs
•Professional production shops with credit-bearing production practicums
•Venues: Arthur Miller Theatre, Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, Power Center, Newman Studio
Degree Flexibility
•Dynamic curriculum — flexibility to focus on one area or explore multiple disciplines
•Students not required to declare specific track upon acceptance
•BFA-only program, solely focused on undergraduate students