Students do not have to wait until their junior or senior year for their first role or production job. Holden Fine and Applied Arts Center is home to the Theatre program and contains two theatres, a scenic workshop, costume shop, television studio, a Wisconsin Public Radio station, classrooms and a computer lab. A variety of productions are performed each year in the Manion and the Experimental theatres. Student-directed productions are performed in the Experimental Theatre. Small classes allow personal attention from professors.
Program provides a balance between theory and practice.
Scholarships available for continuing students that have a major within the communicating arts department. The university helps students find summer and permanent jobs by taking students to statewide auditions that are open to everyone in all aspects of theatre. Past students have had opportunities to direct and act in Renegade Comedy Theatre Company productions. In addition to careers directly related to theatre, a degree in theatre can open the door to many different job opportunities. A degree in any of the Communicating Arts programs provides vital communication skills that are in demand by employers.