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Do you have an interest in acting and/or directing?
Would you like to work in a career field such as costume design?
Is theatre management something that has always interested you?
Or maybe scenic design is your cup-of-tea.
If any of these theatre-related career fields interest you, Mount Union College's theatre major may be for you!
Theatre students will benefit from a foundation in all aspects of theatre and will have opportunities to participate actively in campus theatre productions. A major in theatre will help you gain knowledge in theory, history, literature and criticism.
The department of theatre productions will supplement classroom study, providing hands-on experience. Exposure to acting, lighting, sound, properties and stage and box office management will prepare you for career success.
Theatre students can benefit from joining such student organizations as Mount Union Players and Alpha Psi Omega honorary.
Theatre students have recently gained internships at The Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis, MN, Ohio Light Opera in Wooster, Porthouse Theatre in Akron, Trumpet in the Land in New Philadelphia, The North County Center for the Arts in New Hampshire, Cleveland Playhouse and Great Lakes Festival in Cleveland.
On-campus opportunities include independent research, workshops and guest lectures.
If any of these aspects of theatre interest you, consider the theatre major at Mount Union today!
For information about requirements and course descriptions, please refer to the College Catalogue by clicking here.