Through study, service, and interdisciplinary exchange, undergraduate students define their place as theatre artists within the greater community. Students are encouraged to produce contemporary and classic work of relevance to their unique audience, to promote and contribute to the vitality of the arts in our region, and to honor the remarkable cultural diversity of our constituency through civic engagement.Program Highlights

All IU Northwest theatre faculty members have earned graduate degrees in their respective fields and hold active memberships in the various professional organizations in their specialties including the Association for Theatre in Higher Education and the United States Institute of Theatre Technology.

The theatre program is known for offering classes with a high level of student/teacher interaction. The program emphasizes individual attention with abundant opportunities for personal exploration and growth. Responsibilities and expectations increase according to each student’s creative and academic progress, but students at all grade levels act direct, design, stage manage, research, critique, and produce theatre art in close collaboration with faculty, student peers, and respected visiting artists.

Career Opportunities

Graduates often find career opportunities in theatre, film, and television including:

• Arts Management
• Directing
• Scenic Design
• Costume Design
• Lighting Design
• Sound Design
• Acting
• Playwriting
• Stage Management
• Educational Theatre