In accordance with the Shorter College mission of providing quality undergraduate liberal arts and specialized professional programs, the Department of Theatre will provide academic and professional training for students with a desire to perpetuate and promote the art of theatre.
Placing an equal importance on academic and artistic excellence -- while seeking a balance between theoretical and applied material -- the Department of Theatre presents a curriculum as well as a performance season which combine to prepare students for success in the world of professional performance. The Shorter College Department of Theatre equips its students with the ability to shape the future of the theatre.