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Randolph-Macon College

Department of Theatre

Department of Theatre

202 Henry Street
Ashland, Virginia 23005
804.752.4704
admissions@rmc.edu

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Arts Management
Minor in Theatre

About the program

The Theatre Program at Randolph-Macon College emphasizes a balance between creating for the stage and history, literature, and theory, all within a liberal arts context. Students participate directly in collaborative theatre-making practices, with numerous opportunities for hands-on experiential learning, in an environment that nurtures creativity. The liberal arts student also learns the value of how these tools can complement a wide variety of professions and industries. As a Theatre major or minor at RMC, you enter a community in which you can access and develop your artistic prowess. Courses in acting, directing, design, theatre history, and dramatic literature are required, as well as elective courses in music and art. A central part of the degree requirement is participation in productions. We help students secure summer internships with professional theatre companies. Such internships have included relationships with theatres such as Virginia Repertory Theatre, Firehouse Theatre, TheatreIV, and Barksdale Theatre in Richmond in a variety of capacities from scene shop to stage management to engaging with the development office. Academic credit is available for internships. Students are trained by nationally-recognized faculty who continue to engage with professional work off-campus. Our training not only prepares students for graduate work in theatre, but also provides invaluable skills in collaboration, analytical thinking, and problem-solving used to build skills for any field students may chose upon graduation. There are many opportunities for every student, and every interest. However, you do not need to be a major, nor do you need to take theatre courses, to participate in theatre at Randolph-Macon. Auditions and crews are open to all students, regardless of major or year. Our production season is typically 3-4 shows per academic year, with many opportunities for students to engage with design, directing, or acting. There is a lively student-run organization on campus - Theatre Arts Group (TAG). This is a social/service organization for students interested in theatre. WE also have an active chapter in Alpha Psi Omega, a National Theatre Honor Society.

Acceptance rate

While Randolph-Macon College has a general acceptance rate of 83%

Faculty

Janet Hayatshahi, Gregg Hillmar.

by Stephi Wild — July 27, 2026

Valerie Rachelle Named Artistic Director and Dean of PCPA

Valerie Rachelle Named Artistic Director and Dean of PCPA

by A.A. Cristi — July 23, 2026

Valerie Rachelle has been named Artistic Director and Dean of Pacific Conservatory Theatre, returning to the institution where she previously worked as an actor, casting director, and choreographer.

LIFELONG to Make Edinburgh Fringe World Premiere

LIFELONG to Make Edinburgh Fringe World Premiere

by Stephi Wild — July 23, 2026

LIFELONG, a new play by two-time Fringe First winner Lynda Radley, explores immortality, AI, and inequality through Pepperdine University students performing at the Edinburgh Fringe.

LIFELONG by Pepperdine Scotland to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

LIFELONG by Pepperdine Scotland to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

by Stephi Wild — June 9, 2026

Double Fringe First winners Pepperdine Scotland and playwright Lynda Radley reunite for LIFELONG, a new work set in an AI-controlled facility where scientific advances grant residents extraordinarily long lives — at a cost.

LIFELONG to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

LIFELONG to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

by Stephi Wild — June 3, 2026

Double Fringe First winners Pepperdine Scotland and playwright Lynda Radley reunite to premiere LIFELONG at the Edinburgh Fringe, a new work exploring longevity technology, AI, and the dangers of power in the wrong hands.

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