Course offerings in theatre, along with the department's co-curricular production program, are designed to provide the liberal arts student with knowledge of and experience in an art form which has played an important role in our cultural history as well as in contemporary society. Performance or laboratory experience makes possible an appreciation of the art which can be derived only from direct participation. The practical experience of working together in a disciplined collaborative art facilitates one's understanding of oneself and of other people.

n addition to the curricular requirements, every design/technical-concentration student who does not have an assigned responsibility on- or off-stage for a major departmental production is expected to serve a minimum of 10 hours on one of the crews for that production. Majors with a concentration in performance are expected to participate in all departmental production auditions. Majors with a concentration in direction will stage manage at least one departmental production.

In order that full advantage may be taken of the individualized approach to the major program, it is in the best interest of the student to declare the major by the end of the sophomore year. It is recommended that major contracts include at least two full semesters of study following submission.

Graduates of the Department of Theatre have been involved in pursuing such careers as:

• Acting, directing, designing, stage management and arts administration
• University teaching
• Serving as members of professional repertory companies
• Internships at regional professional theatres such as the Ensemble Studio Theatre, the Steppenwolf Theatre, The New Group and the Wooster Group