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The University of Evansville Department of Theatre's preprofessional approach to theatre training has earned it a reputation as one of the premier undergraduate theatre programs in the nation. As a department within a liberal arts and sciences university, the program allows students to gain the broad base of knowledge they need as theatre artists.

Students receive extensive training through classroom and production experiences in acting, design, technical theatre, directing, playwriting, stage management, theatre education and theatre management.

The philosophy of the theatre faculty is one of educating, not just training, future theatre professionals. This dedication to a student's entire academic education is fostered through individualized instruction and mentorship.

Through extensive national recruiting, the Department of Theatre seeks students with exceptional talent and outstanding academic ability. This high standard of recruitment yields students with the necessary potential to flourish in a stimulating educational environment and a dynamically collaborative atmosphere.

Theatre Performance:

Classes in scene study, voice, speech, movement, mask work, script analysis, dance and stage combat prepare performance majors for intensive practical on-stage experiences. Mainstage and studio productions, along with various classroom and student-directed projects, allow actors to further develop and perfect their craft in a variety of hands-on settings. Casting for all productions guarantees students equal consideration for all available roles, regardless of class standing. Acting students also have the opportunity to experience and prepare for the professional audition situation through a series of workshops and mock auditions and interviews.