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700 South High Street
West Chester,Pennsylvania 19383
610.436.3463
ugadmiss@wcupa.edu
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Musical Theatre Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Performance Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Design and Production Minor in Dance Minor in Theatre
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The Department of Theatre and Dance, an accredited institution of the National Association of Schools of Theatre, is dedicated to the educational development of its students, preparing them to meet the challenges of our contemporary world. To achieve this goal, the department supports the cultural climate of the university campus and the community by staging a variety of productions that represents a broad spectrum of theatre genres.
The Department of Theatre and Dance at West Chester University prepares students for the worlds of Theatre and Dance, while raising student awareness of civility, diversity, creativity, and social responsibility. Students gain skills in communication, problem solving, management, technology, and research through performance and design opportunities in the classroom and through productions. We deliver a program that combines a challenging academic environment with a production schedule of artistic freedom that supports and strengthens the cultural, moral, and social fabric of our University and the society it serves.
Acceptance Rate:
West Chester University of Pennsylvania has a general acceptance rate of 79.2%, meaning it is not a highly selective school, and the Theatre and Dance Department does not require auditions, with spots filled on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited space.
Faculty Info:
Shannon Cooper, Jerzy Golek, Lisa Lovelace, Jesse Padgett, Tom Reing.
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