Students in a play

Department of Theatre Arts

Goals of the Department of Theatre Arts 

The objective of the Department of Theatre Arts is to prepare students for further study of and work towards a career in theatre. Students must study a variety of areas in theatre, from technical and design courses to acting and directing. These courses must be informed with a thorough awareness of the history of theatre and the various philosophies behind theatre works, as well as the ability to analyze plays for production. Students may specialize in areas such as Acting, Technical Theatre, Design, History.