The Department of Theatre

Mission
To help prepare the next generation of theatre artists and leaders.

Learning Goals
Students will learn theories, techniques, and processes in all areas of theatre practice. These areas include: acting, directing, design, construction, dramaturgy and playwriting.

Students will apply their knowledge of theories, techniques, and processes in all areas of theatre. practice in the experiential learning context of production work.

Students will learn the historical development of world theatre. This study will emphasize:  major aesthetic periods/movements, cultural contexts, notable figures and major works, modes of production, and production circumstances.

Students will learn and apply disciplinary research skills.

Students will develop competency in collaboratively and creatively engaging in artistic praxis.

Overview of the Theatre Major

The B.A. Theatre curriculum trains students as theatre generalists who possess the full range of skills neces­sary for a career in theatre. Students graduate from the program able to produce excellent work in all areas of theatre practice: acting, directing, design, management, and drama­turgy. This broad training is supple­mented by concentrated study in one of the following areas: Acting, Design and Technology, or Dramaturgy.

Overview of the Theatre Education Major

 The B.A. in Theatre Education curricu­lum trains students as theatre gener­alists who possess the full range of skills necessary for a career in teach­ing theatre at the secondary level. The program provides intellectual and creative opportunities that enable graduates to produce excellent work in all areas of theatre practice: acting, directing, tech. & design, manage­ment, and dramaturgy. Broad training in Theatre is supplemented by rele­vant coursework in the Educational Studies Department. This portion of the curriculum facilitates students’ development of a well-rounded understanding of education at the socio-cultural level, and a strong foundation in the theory and practice of pedagogy.