Training
•Bullet: Focused training in acting, directing, and performance
•Bullet: Professional faculty of creative artists and scholars devoted to individual student development
•Bullet: Alumni working in Chicago, New York, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles
•Bullet: Preparation for careers in acting, directing, theatre management, teaching, and public relations
•Bullet: Strong foundation for advanced graduate study
Professional Development
•Bullet: Part of WIU's School of Visual and Performing Arts in the College of Humanities, Arts, Sciences, and Education
•Bullet: Freshmen are immediately eligible for performance opportunities
•Bullet: Masterclasses with working industry professionals throughout the school year
•Bullet: "Business of the business" courses paired with performance skills classes
•Bullet: Eight fully-realized productions each year, including two dance concerts
•Bullet: Several classes meet in the new Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts, which opened in September 2026
