Training
•Productions designed entirely by undergraduate students — faculty input is strictly advisory
•Pairs wig/makeup design with fine arts courses throughout all four years
•Students share the wig shop with professional organizations, gaining Broadway-level experience before graduation
Notable Alumni
•Krystal Balleza — Hair/Makeup Supervisor for 'Phantom of the Opera' and 'Tina: The Tina Turner Musical'
•Jameson Eaton — Emmy-nominated hair stylist for 'Saturday Night Live', 'West Side Story', and 'Pose' Professional Development
•Partners with six professional companies including The Rep (LORT) and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
•Senior Showcase highlights artistic work to industry professionals
Facilities
•Dedicated wig and makeup room, crafts shop, and dye room in the Loretto-Hilton Center
•Three performance spaces: Virginia Browning Mainstage, Emerson Studio Theatre, and Stage III
