As a theatre major, you will experience the practice of acting and study theories of how theatre functions and communicates. You will have numerous real-world learning opportunities to use the craft of acting to communicate messages to an audience who has come to witness entertainment, a spiritual message or consider an important societal issue. Course topics and highlights from interest in roles behind the scenes or center stage include:

• Directed practical experience in dramatic production
• Creating stage scenery
• Principles of contemporary acting techniques
• Introduction to elements of dramaturgy
• Building a stage model
• Script analysis
• Mechanics and creativity of drama in the church