Coastal Carolina University Department of Theatre

PO Box 261954
Conway, South Carolina 29528
843.347.3161
admissions@coastal.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Physical Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Minor in Dramatic Arts

About the program

Students enrolled in theatre are expected to develop the knowledge, skills, concepts, and sensitivities essential to the life of the theatre professional. In any of many possible roles, the theatre professional must exhibit not only technical competence, but also broad knowledge of theatre, sensitivity to artistic style, and an insight into the role of theatre in the life of humankind.

Notable alumni

Michael Kelly, Adam Roberts, Caroline Cuseo, Bailey Hank

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Coastal Carolina University's overall acceptance rate is 80.2%

Faculty

Monica Bell
Melissa-Anne Blizzard
Gregg Buck
Jeff Chase
Steve Earnest
Kevin Ferguson
Alex LeFevre
Amanda Masterpaul
Kristi Rau McIntyre
Adam Pelty
Thom Penn
Xavier Pierce
Robin Edwards Russell
Dory Sibley
Benjamin Sota
Jonathan Wentz
John Woodson

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Past student productions

Past student productions at Coastal Carolina University
Show	Dates	Theater
Lost in Yonkers	2/23/2012 – 3/10/2012 Photos Cast	Coastal Carolina University
Bigfoot and Other Lost Souls	1/26/2012 – 2/11/2012 Photos Cast	Coastal Carolina University
Boeing-Boeing	10/13/2011 – 10/30/2011 Photos Videos Cast	Coastal Carolina University