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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Minor in Theatre Minor in Dance
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Develop problem solving, leadership, communication, collaboration, and critical and creative thinking through theatre and dance. Whether at the experimental Davis Black Box, the newly-renovated McVay Center, or the spacious Cox Auditorium, you’ll find the perfect venue for your exploration of the arts at Principia. With many opportunities to perform, direct, choreograph, and work on all aspects of technical production alongside our dynamic faculty and visiting professional artists, you’ll challenge yourself and grow.
Connect with current industry professionals, like Principia alum David Lovegren, by participating in the Los Angeles Spring Break trip. You’ll have opportunities to visit studios, network, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry today.
Further your exploration of theatre and dance internationally. On the United Kingdom Study Abroad, open to all students, you will research a variety of artists and art forms across the U.K. in castles, museums, libraries, and historic homes, learning what it means to see through the eyes of an artist. When you return to campus, you’ll put your learning into practice by performing a Shakespearean play with your classmates.
Acceptance Rate:
Principia College has a general acceptance rate of 45%
Faculty Info:
Chrissy Calkins Steele, Tom Halsey, Erin Lane, Leah McFall, Trish Brown Schmit, Dr. Jeffrey C. Steele.
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