Its philosophy is that training in the theatre is as valuable a preparation for life and for a variety of careers as any liberal art. In addition, the Theatre Program offers experiences in practical skills and problem solving, working cooperatively and in concert with others, organization and management, planning and follow through, and leadership. The Theatre Arts Department gives a broad but thorough preparation in the most important areas of theatre, while the college educates students in varieties of thinking and awareness of the world and its heritages. The Department expects its majors to be committed seriously to all of their courses. Major Program Includes an introduction to all phases of Theatre Arts, academic as well as studio.
Electives allow limited specialization.
Project courses in the senior year are designed for concentrated work in special areas under faculty supervision. In this course, the students reflect on their major experience, and they are given opportunities to integrate and synthesize material from theatre with other areas of the college core curriculum. A final project is required in some phase of production, design, or theory for which a comprehensive paper is written and presented to the faculty prior to an exit interview. Transfer student will be credited for any previous documented backstage or onstage participation elsewhere. A Senior Comprehensive is required and planned within the Senior Seminar.