Programs in theatre support the liberal arts mission of Drury University by offering:

  • Basic courses designed to develop appreciation and lead to increased understanding of theatre arts and their contribution to the cultural life,
  • Courses that lead to a major or minor in theatre and provide opportunities for students from the general campus population to fulfill graduation requirements,
  • Programs that prepare students for professional careers, graduate study or teaching,
  • Curricular and co-curricular productions integrated with the course offerings to provide majors with creative laboratory experiences, all Drury students with participation opportunities, and the entire Drury community with opportunities to experience a wide variety of theatrical productions.

    • Theatre students are expected to pursue individual educational goals within the context of a broad liberal arts education. The department of theatre offers a major in theatre leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. Within the general theatre major, students have options for selecting specific emphases in the field.?

    Students planning secondary teaching careers may pursue a major program leading to certification; this option may be combined with the pursuit of an additional teaching area.