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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Entertainment Management

Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Media, and Theatre Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, Communication, and Theatre Arts Teaching

Master of Fine Arts in Applied Drama and Theatre for the Young

Master of Arts in Arts Administration

Master of Arts in Communication - Interpretation and Performance Studies

Master of Arts in Theatre Arts - Applied Drama and Theatre for the Young

Master of Arts in Theatre Arts - Interpretation and Performance Studies

Master of Arts in Theatre Arts

Minor in Arts and Entertainment Management

Minor in Drama/Theatre for the Young

Minor in Musical Theatre

Minor in Theatre Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre


As a student in our department your classes will provide both a broad foundation and advanced specialization. You will draw on the knowledge, talent and experience of our faculty, many of whom are practicing professionals.

Acceptance Rate:

Eastern Michigan University's (EMU) overall acceptance rate is around 81%,


Faculty Info:

Pirooz Aghssa, Jessica Alexander, Sadaf Ali, Krista Austin, Susan Badger Booth, Patrick Barry, Jr., Amy Bearinger.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
EDGES in Broadway EDGES
(6/5/20 - 6/14/20)
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Tartuffe (Wilbur)
(3/27/20 - 4/5/20)
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Yellowman
(11/22/19 - 11/24/19)
Eastern Michigan University
Sweat
(2/8/19 - 2/17/19)
Eastern Michigan University
SHE LOVES ME in Broadway SHE LOVES ME
(10/19/18 - 10/28/18)
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
SPRING AWAKENING
(3/31/17 - 4/9/17)
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
(6/3/16 - 6/12/16)
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
(10/23/15 - 11/1/15)
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LEGALLY BLONDE
(4/10/15 - 4/19/15)
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
(10/18/13 - 10/27/13)
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
HONK!
(5/31/13 - 6/9/13)
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URINETOWN
(2/15/13 - 2/24/13)
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Intimate Apparel
(4/1/11 - 4/9/11)
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The Rocky Horror Show
(2/11/11 - 2/19/11)
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Night Blooming
(1/19/11 - 1/23/11)
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Pippi Longstocking
(12/3/10 - 12/11/10)
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