The Theater major is designed to prepare a student to work in professional theater as an actor, director, stage manager, scene designer, costume designer, lighting designer, dramaturg, production or house manager, or in the areas of publicity and promotions. In the area of technical theater, students gain valuable experience in scenic construction, costuming, rigging, lighting and sound. And for students interested in graduate study in the Theatre discipline, our program provides a solid academic foundation.

Our program encourages students to become well-rounded theater practitioners while developing their skills in one or more advanced areas of theater practice: acting/directing, design/production, history/dramaturgy. This program values collaboration and high academic goals in the learning and teaching of theatre, while still preparing students for the realities of a competitive profession.

Our students gain authentic practice in many aspects of theatre, including: acting, directing, dramaturgy and text analysis, stage management, scenic, costume, make-up, sound and lighting design, construction and fabrication of sets, props & costumes, wigs, make-up & prosthetics, wardrobe and running crew experience; as well as independent study, teaching assistantships, and internships.

Theatre Department Faculty & Staff

Our faculty includes specialists in theatrical design, history, text analysis, theatre education, performance, direction, voice and movement. The core faculty teach a wide range of courses within the theatre major as well as courses introducing theatre into the general education curriculum.

Faculty also serve as working artists in their areas of specialization, contributing their talents to performances and related activities on campus, in the community, and in professional theatre venues. Students in the department have ample opportunities to work closely with theatre faculty as fellow artists, advisors, and teachers.

The operation of the Theatre Department is reliant on the administrative and organizational contributions of our support staff, as well as the involvement of full and part-time faculty.