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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Performance

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Production and Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Minor in Theatre

Minor in Dance

Minor in Stage Combat

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre - Acting

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre - Design

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre - Directing


The Department of Theatre and Dance is a community of professional artists, scholars, and educators who value and practice the most collaborative art forms—art forms that explore the human condition, stimulate and engage our audience, and connect to a global, diverse community. Our standard of excellence demands the celebration of individuality within the collaborative process, empowering the student to begin a lifelong career of artistic risk-taking and self-discovery. These commitments are reflected in the curriculum and the multitude of opportunities we provide for students to develop skills and apply their craft in the crucible of production.

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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Crimes of the Heart
(2/14/20 - 2/15/20)
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First Date
(11/1/19 - 11/2/19)
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Moonlight and Magnolias
(10/23/19 - 10/27/19)
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Stupid Fing Bird
(9/25/19 - 9/29/19)
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LIONEL BART'S OLIVER! in Broadway LIONEL BART'S OLIVER!
(7/12/19 - 7/14/19)
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
PIPPIN in Broadway PIPPIN
(4/3/19 - 4/7/19)
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Outside Mullingar
(3/22/19 - 3/23/19)
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Hand to God
(2/27/19 - 3/3/19)
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Proof
(2/22/19 - 2/23/19)
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THE DROWSY CHAPERONE in Broadway THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
(11/7/18 - 11/11/18)
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
WORKING-2012 REVISED VERSION in Broadway WORKING-2012 REVISED VERSION
(10/19/18 - 10/20/18)
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
SPRING AWAKENING
(11/8/17 - 11/12/17)
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
(4/5/17 - 4/9/17)
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
(10/30/15 - 10/31/15)
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
JANE EYRE
(4/17/15 - 4/23/15)
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
VIOLET
(2/27/15 - 2/28/15)
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Oklahoma! in Broadway Oklahoma!
(4/11/14 - 4/18/14)
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3 University Shakefest
(2/28/12 - 3/1/12)
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