Nothing could be furthur from the truth. The study of theatre is enormously practical- for all who really want to get the best from their liberal arts education. The list goes on and on. These skills are for life- there won't be a field you enter where you won't need to learn how to do these things. Theatre can teach them to you well.
Theatre is a crucial part of the liberal arts education.
But i don't need to convince you of that, you're already looking through this handbook. And we know that you plan to get involved- by auditioning for a play, working on a crew, joining the college improv group, or taking theatre classes. You'll be contributing, but also helping yourself as an educated person.