Theatrical performance clarifies and reinforces classroom lectures, discussions and exercises. The theatrical arts embrace acting, dance, directing, and design. In addition, a working knowledge of theatre and dance literature, history and theory is mandatory for the educated artist. Richmond's theatre and dance programs seek to maintain high academic standards while producing each season four mainstage theatre events, a dance concert, and a host of studio offerings. Small classes as well as a full production schedule provide many opportunities for students to interact individually with professors and to assume important production responsibilities.
Intense teamwork describes our program.
We stress communication, collaboration, discipline and leadership. The programs, professional in attitude, are, nevertheless, small and rooted firmly in the liberal arts tradition. Basic instruction is offered in all areas of theatre. In addition, we stress the interrelationship of theatrical arts with other disciplines such as English, modern languages, history, and even physics. Independent study, for example, is available for selected majors to design mainstage productions and to direct studio theatre productions.