The Theater Program is grounded in the belief that theater is a fundamental cultural necessity that enriches all who participate in it. The program emphasizes both the practical and the theoretical, technique and practice, and the knowledge of dramatic literature, theater history, and dramaturgy. It is geared toward students who are interested in theater as a part of a liberal arts education and those who might wish to pursue further professional training or a career in theater.
Students can concentrate on acting, directing, or playwriting.
Performers are trained in voice and movement technique and take acting classes in a studio setting that supports their work in production. Writers and directors exercise their craft and develop their style in class in preparation for staged readings, workshops, or full productions.