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Professor Temma Balducci, Interim Chair
Associate Professors: Abernathy, McLaughlin
Assistant Professors: Larson, Robinson, Sanburg
Instructor: Hirsch

The Department of Theatre offers coursework leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre. Students receive a comprehensive education, whether choosing a general approach or the more select experiences within the three emphases: Acting, Design and Technology, or Musical Theatre. The minor in Theatre is an option for students seeking other degree programs.

The curriculum for Theatre majors is designed to combine classroom instruction with practical production experience, as both are integral to the student’s development.

• Classroom experiences provide theoretical, historical, and critical examinations of the theatre as art, craft, and discipline.
• Production experiences provide practical opportunities for exploring and applying the theories, concepts, and standards investigated in the classroom.

The Arkansas State University Theatre faculty believe that the study of theatre is a superb foundation for a liberal arts education. By studying the many facets of this art form, students learn to apply history, art, psychology, sociology, philosophy, political/economic systems, and many other disciplines toward the creation of a shared theatrical event.

This liberal arts based education provides opportunities to master critical thinking, communication, and creative problem solving skills. As a result, graduates become engaged, thoughtful, and compassionate citizens of a global world.

Mission Statement

The Arkansas State University Department of Theatre offers rigorous theatre training in a liberal arts environment. We empower students to develop their own personal strengths and we provide students with tools and opportunities to realize their potential as artists and life-long learners. We equip students as theatre practitioners, pragmatic problem-solvers, and agents of meaningful change. We share our vibrant production program with audiences and through this work, we serve as cultural leaders for our region, promoting understanding of the social and historical forces that shape the world.

Programs

• Theatre, BA
• Theatre, Emphasis in Acting, BA
• Theatre, Emphasis in Design and Technology, BA
• Theatre, Emphasis in Musical Theatre, BA

• Theatre, Minor

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