Bachelor of Arts, Department of Theatre and Dance
See program requirements, course sequences and more in the Course Catalog.
The program in Theatre Arts is designed to provide students with a well-rounded theatre training experience, providing students with a diverse range of skills that will prepare them for professional careers in theatre or related fields, as well as entrance into graduate study. The departmental curriculum is rooted in the liberal arts tradition and exposes students to all aspects of work in theatre including scholarship, performance, and technical/design capacities.
Student participation in the staging of plays, musicals, and dance performances for the public is a required part of the theatre major’s training. This hands-on production experience provides ample opportunity for practical application of coursework. The combination of coursework and intensive practical experience ensures the development of the broad range of practical skills necessary for success in the field including a variety of technical trade skills, collaboration, creative problem solving, communicative clarity, organizational prowess, ethics, and time management skills. Departmental faculty facilitates students in planning and achieving career goals. To this end, students are encouraged to seek summer employment in theatrical endeavors according to their interests, to participate in professional organizations, to attend conferences and workshops (such as the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in which the department participates yearly), to work on Discovery projects, and to take on lead assignments in the mounting of departmental productions.
Program Mission
The mission of the Theatre Arts Program is dedicated to shaping well-rounded theatre-makers through academic study and practical application. The Theatre Arts program serves the entire Benedictine College community by offering theatrical opportunities for all students, creating collaborative artists dedicated to growing holistically through the pursuit of entertainment, enlightenment, and education.
Program Outcomes
1. Identify the purpose and effects of theatrical techniques and practices within society.
2. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the diverse historical and multi-cultural traditions of theatre arts.
3. Acquire and apply the fundamental skills of acting for the stage.
4. Create and execute theatrical designs with an understanding of best production practices and the technical operations of the theatre industry.
5. Be prepared for graduate study or to successfully enter the theatre industry, theatre education, or allied fields.
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Other Department Offerings
- Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts Management
- English and Theatre Special Double Major
- Minors in Theatre Arts and Dance