Training
•Explore scenic, lighting, costume, and sound design as well as technical production and backstage artistry
•State-of-the-art equipment and systems in Klein Theatre and Studio 115
•Mentorship from experienced faculty with professional credits
•All majors enroll in theatre practicum each semester for hands-on production experience
Notable Alumni
•Brandon Prendergast ('95) — AEA stage manager with nearly 100 professional productions at Ford's Theatre, Kennedy Center, Shakespeare Theatre Company, and Signature Theatre; pre-Broadway credits include Come From Away and Ragtime
Professional Development
•Significant student employment in scene shop, costume shop, and management office
•Internship connections with Kennedy Center, Ford's Theatre, Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, and Wolf Trap
