Joe Madrigal (department head)

Theatre training expands the capabilities of the human body and imagination, developing capacities for persistence, invention, and communication. Theatre majors learn self-confidence and refine their ability to conceive and enact new ideas, practices and solutions through the performative body. Collaborative performances and studio environments stimulate active learning, and promote body and mind development toward reflecting what it means to be human. This approach equips students with skills for dealing with a complex world. Theatre majors pursue graduate and professional studies, certification, and employment in: acting, design, directing, freelance performing, freelance designing, international arts education, theatre education, movement for actors, performance, and performance art.

Required for a major: 33 hours including THTR 100/DAN 100 (6 times), THTR 103, 105, 127, 300, 351, 352; two 200 level courses; one 300 level course. Writing requirement completed with THTR 352.

Correlative requirement: One 4-credit elective selected from courses in dance.

Theatre Synthesis: During the sophomore year a major will develop a written reflection outlining their previous work in the performing arts and develop possible pathways for future directions.

Required for a minor: THTR 100/DAN 100 (three times);  THTR 103, 105, 127, 300, and one 4-credit elective selected from courses in theatre or dance.

Theatre Management Concentration: To complete the theatre management concentration a student is required to complete a major in theatre and a minor in management, or a major in management and a minor in theatre.