Theatre Program

Chairperson: V. McDonald

Faculty: S. Ayers, K. Brown, S. Browner, J. Cohen, B. Crachiolo, V. Daniels, K. Egerton, L. Jones, D. Martin, A. Onyedike, R. Sears, B. Wade, and B. Wooten

The Department of English, Theatre, and Speech Communication offers courses in literature (American, British, and other literature, including literature in translation), speech communication, composition, creative writing, theatre, and film. The Department offers the following majors and concentrations—English (with concentrations in Literature and Writing), English Education with Secondary Teaching Certification, Grades 8-12, Theatre, and Speech Communication—as well as a minor in Speech Communication.

The Department has two principal responsibilities: advancing the student's skill in writing, speech, theatre, and critical analysis, and furthering the student's insight into the meaning and value of human experience through the study of literature and other art forms and through the student's own creativity.

Upon graduation, majors proceed into graduate or other professional schools, secondary teaching, theatre work, communications, or numerous other occupations.

The Theatre major provides an introduction to all aspects of theatre: the literature of the drama, theatre history, acting, directing, design, and management. The major blends the curricular program with the co-curricular Theatre Laboratory labor program, the capstone Senior Theatre Project, and instruction from Theatre faculty and guest artists. The Theatre Laboratory is the play-production organization that supports a season of full-length plays. Productions directed and/or written by students, in addition to special visiting artist presentations and seminars/workshops, are often part of the Theatre Laboratory's offerings.

Major

• B.A. Degree with a Major in Theatre

 

English, Theatre, and Speech Communication

Programs

• English Program
• Theatre Program
• Speech Communication Program

Courses

• English Courses
• Theatre Courses
• Speech Communication Courses