The Theater and Dance Program offers students an interrelated series of courses and performance activities designed to provide a sound liberal arts grounding in the theory and practice of the arts of theater, dance, and film. The program is designed to foster a sense of community among faculty, staff and students. Because the performing arts are collaborative by nature, students involved in the program are expected to participate in all aspects of production, both artistic and technical. T o encourage interdisciplinary artistic collaboration and studies with such related disciplines as English , Art , African-American Studies , Creative Writing , German and Russian , Music , Romance Languages , and others. T o provide concentrated preparation in dance, theater, and film for students wishing to pursue advanced studies or professional careers.
T o provide practical experience in all aspects of production, both on and back stage.