Students begin with a thorough understanding of the way the different elements of the art work together and are encouraged to try them all before choosing to focus on any one. We firmly believe that the best way to learn theatre is by doing. To explore theatre in the context of the liberal arts. This variety provides not only a superior overall education, but also a crucial sense of perspective that makes clear theatre's interrelationship with other fields and its function as a reflection of society. Our program depends on student involvement, leadership, and initiative.
Students are truly partners with the faculty in running the department and production season.
To talk theatre with some of the most influential people in the business. In 1992, we instituted the Robert Fisher Oxnam Visiting Artist Program, funded by a generous gift honoring the late Drew president. Each year we bring to campus major theatrical artists who work with students in special workshops and master classes. In the Fall of 1995, we brought in professional actor Tom Brennan, lighting designer Chris Gorzelnick, and fight choreographer Rick Sordolet to work on one of our productions. Learn the fundamentals of the craft in the classroom and then see your efforts given life through readings and full productions.