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The department views theatre as an avenue within a liberal arts education for personal discovery, self-discipline, creative expression and artistic excellence. Based on these principles, Theatre Simpson is a dynamic community that embraces the mission of the college and encourages students to participate in a wide range of experiences.

Departmental courses and projects provide students with cultural and artistic experiences and develop their abilities to observe, reflect, think critically and express themselves. Theatre students have the opportunity to apply these skills to coursework, departmental productions and experiences off-campus and are encouraged to take responsibility for their education and to develop their leadership skills.

The Theatre Department is committed to offering our students a number of opportunities beyond the traditional classroom setting to enhance their educational experience. Our students participate in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, work for Summer Stock companies, perform in informal settings and even travel abroad during May term.

Theatre Simpson mounts three faculty directed productions and a festival of student directed one-acts each year. The theatre department is housed in Blank Performing Arts Center which has two performance spaces: Pote Theatre, a 500-seat combination thrust and proscenium and the Barnum Studio Theatre, a 125-seat, flexible black box.