Guilford College

Department of Theatre Studies

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5800 West Friendly Avenue
Greensboro,North Carolina 27410
336.316.2341
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies - Generalist Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies - Performance Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies - Design/Tech Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies - History/Literature Minor in Theatre

Theatre Studies provides rigorous, professionally oriented training within the context of a well-rounded liberal arts education. As a Theatre Studies major, you can pursue training in classes as challenging as those offered in any conservatory in the nation, while obtaining a solid education that keeps your career or graduate study options open as you explore the work of a professional artist. Faculty members and staff have worked as professional theatre actors, directors, designers, and technicians. In addition, practicing artists of high caliber are often invited to campus to work with students. Guest artists have included: Playwrights Edward Albee, Simon Bent, Maria Irene Fornes and Tony Kushner Actors Tandy Cronyn, Sidney Poitier, Anna Deavere Smith, Mickey Solis and Jack Wetherall Designers Dominic Abbenante, Jesse Belsky, Burke Brown, Gabriel Clausen, Roslyn Fulton-Dahlie, Elisheba Ittoop, Badger Koon, Robbie MacLean, John Wolf and Maria Wurttele Directors Mark Rucker and Danny Scheie Master teacher Larry Singer Alumni have gone on to prestigious graduate theatre programs and professional internships, and they have found employment in theatre, film, and television. Majors have also pursued graduate work and careers in fields as diverse as law, medicine, psychology, education, and social work. Guilford believes theatre training develops skills and thought-processes applicable to problem solving in all areas of life.

Acceptance Rate:

Guilford College's acceptance rate is around 97%

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