Each student is encouraged to develop her particular talents by participating in productions as performer, director, designer, manager or technician. The hands-on experiences allow each student to grow in skill and confidence.
Students learn how to collaborate with others and develop leadership skills.
Additionally, SMWC students have unique opportunities to participate in original adaptations and in women-centered theatre projects. The Cecilian Auditorium, built in 1913, features traditional marble pillars, a graceful balcony and a 724-seat capacity. Still the acoustical envy of the region, the auditorium is used for two full productions each year. Housed below the stage, the scene shop is fully equipped with the latest tools needed for set construction and serves as a learning-laboratory for student assistants in technical theatre. In addition to two yearly theatrical productions in the Cecilian Auditorium, SMWC presents the traditional Christmas at The Woods musical dinner theatre each December and two to four small theatre evenings in the Little Theatre in Guerin Hall.