Grounded in theatre history and criticism, dramatic literature, performance studies and theatre's arts and crafts, students receive education and training in the intellectual, artistic, and cultural dimensions of live theatrical performance. Each year, the Theatre Program produces four mainstage productions including plays from a wide variety of dramatic genres and historical periods and a musical theatre production. In addition, students produce their own performance projects throughout the academic year and a summer theatre program is available to provide students with an intensive pre-professional experience. SU's theatre program offers small class sizes that facilitate close interaction and collaboration with faculty. Guest artists have included actors, directors, performance artists, and scenic artists.
Dance is offered as a minor and is a natural companion to majors in theatre, music, and art.
Because Southwestern is a liberal arts institution, focusing on cross-disciplinary study, your theatre major course work is balanced with studies of American and Western cultural heritage, other cultures and civilizations, religions, values and ethics, and the social, physical and life sciences. Additionally, you can develop computer competence and writing skills, as well as, an appreciation of fitness and recreational activities. Plus Southwestern's size and mission foster leadership opportunities across campus. The Rimers of Eldritch by Lanford Wilson Prelude to a Kiss by Craig Lucas To Quotes. To the Theatre Depart.