Western Oregon University Department of Theatre and Dance

345 N. Monmouth Ave.
Monmouth, Oregon 97361
503-838-8310
admissions@wou.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Production
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Arts in Dance - Choreography and Performance
Bachelor of Science in Theatre
Minor in Theatre Arts
Minor in Dance

About the program

Theatre at WOU provides students with a solid base in acting, directing, technical theatre and design, performance, history, literature and theory. Student can pursue the more flexible BA/BS degree or advanced degree options (BFAs) which allow students the opportunity to engage in rigorous, specialized, pre-professional training in Acting, Theatre Technology, Design, Management or Theatre Education (with teacher licensure). Each term, students participate in professional level productions in various styles ranging from contemporary to classical. The Dance Program provides you the opportunity to develop creative, technical, pedagogical, and performance skills under the guidance of professional faculty in a supportive environment. The dance curriculum offers learning experiences that introduce students to historical, practical, technical, and creative aspects of dance. The degree offers a broad scope of applied dance skills and theoretical knowledge, preparing students for graduate study, teaching, and for a wide variety of professional opportunities in the performing arts.

Notable alumni

EMILY AALBERS, KAITLIN BAULD, CHENISE CROCKETT, JORDAN DANIELS , KATELYN WYATT, ALEC WILSON, BRANDON WHITE, BRENT SULLIVAN, CHLOE ZEE JOY, Christine Greenhalgh, COLIN RUSCHEINSKY, IZZY BRISTOW, JACK MENG, JESSICA CAVANAUGH, JENESSA RAABE, KARA SINCLAIR, KIRA BATCHELLER, MCKENNA TWEDT, Mike Chapman, MIKE LAWLER, SETH RENNE, Tom Slater.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Western Oregon University's overall undergraduate acceptance rate is around 85%, but admission to specific programs like the BFA in Theatre Teacher Education or the BFA Production Training Program requires a separate application and interview, not just general admission to the university.

Faculty

David Janowiak
Dr. Diane Baxter
Scott Grim
Sandy Hedgepeth
Dr. Michael Phillips
Ted deChatelet
Ryan Wright
Tim Cowart
Corrie Cowart
Amy McDonnell
Cynthia Gutierrez-Garner
Darryl Thomas
Les Watanabe
Marita Cardinal

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