Western Michigan University Department of Theatre

1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008
269.387.3220
ask-wmu@wmich.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Technical Production
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Stage Management
Bachelor of Arts in Arts Administration
Minor in Theatre

About the program

At WMU, you’re more than a student ID number. You are an individual--with talents and goals that we are eager to help you develop and explore. You'll work with faculty and staff to craft an experience that satisfies your curiosity, advances your interests, and develops you personally as well as professionally. You'll leave Kalamazoo with practical experience and tools for personal and artistic success, connected to a network of successful and generous alumni in every corner of the entertainment industry.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Western Michigan University's Department of Theatre has a multi-step admission process that includes submitting an application through Acceptd, followed by an interview and audition, and rolling admissions for most programs. While the university's overall acceptance rate is 84.7%, the theatre program is competitive.

Faculty

Joan Herrington
Jay Berkow
Brian Boyer
Cheryl Bruey
Emily Duguay
Lofty Durham
Deb Gambino
Dwandra Nickole Lampkin
Mark Liermann
Kate MacKenzie
Garylee McCormick
Patrick Niemi
Dave Nofsinger
Elizabeth Terrel
Kate Thomsen
Kathryn Wagner
Lisa Wales
Ed Walker
D. Terry Williams

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Past student productions

Past student productions at Western Michigan University
Show	Dates	Theater
Julius Caesar	5/17/2024 – 5/26/2024	Western Michigan University Theatre
SpongeBob SquarePants	4/5/2024 – 4/14/2024	Western Michigan University Theatre
Argonautika	3/15/2024 – 3/24/2024	Western Michigan University Theatre
More Fun than Bowling	2/2/2024 – 2/11/2024	Western Michigan University Theatre
Next Stop, Broadway!	11/30/2023 – 12/2/2023	Western Michigan University Theatre
Clue	11/10/2023 – 11/19/2023	Western Michigan University Theatre
Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812	10/27/2023 – 11/5/2023	Western Michigan University Theatre
Intimate Apparel	10/6/2023 – 10/15/2023	Western Michigan University Theatre
The Play That Goes Wrong	4/7/2023 – 4/16/2023	Western Michigan University Theatre
On The Town	3/17/2023 – 3/26/2023	Western Michigan University Theatre
Museum	2/17/2023 – 2/26/2023	Western Michigan University Theatre
Pippin	11/11/2022 – 11/20/2022	Western Michigan University Theatre
The Thanksgiving	11/3/2022 – 11/6/2022	Western Michigan University Theatre
The Witches of Eastwick	10/6/2017 – 10/15/2017	Western Michigan University
Late Night Broadway	12/2/2010 – 12/4/2010	Western Michigan University