The department is dedicated to providing the highest quality artistic training for its undergraduate students through its intensive studio classroom program, its course offerings and its main stage productions. Further, the department also strives to provide both classroom and production experience for every student at Clarke College to develop their artistic literacy and aesthetic sensitivity. The department presents four plays a year and varies the productions to insure that students learn to deal with a variety of styles and genres.
Guest artists provide additional experience in specialized areas.
In addition to the major production program, students have an oppor- tunity to become involved in area performances. Occasional tours to schools and annual participation in the American College Theatre Festival enhances the students' artistic perspectives. They have entered professional acting, design and technical careers on stage, in television, or both. Other career opportunities include theatre and stage management, public relations, costuming, elementary or secondary education, college or university teaching, community theatre and children's theatre and community recreation programs.