The Theater and Dance Program offers students an interrelated series of courses and performance activities designed to provide a sound liberal arts grounding in the theory and practice of the arts of theater and dance. The program is designed to foster a sense of community among faculty, staff, and students. Because the performing arts are collaborative by nature, students involved in the program are expected to participate in all aspects of production, both artistic and technical. The major objectives of the program are:

a. To provide a critical understanding and enhanced appreciation for theater and dance arts and their relationships to other areas of liberal arts learning.
b. To encourage interdisciplinary artistic collaboration and studies with such related disciplines as Film, English, Art, Creative Writing, and others.
c. To provide concentrated preparation in dance and theater for students wishing to pursue advanced studies or professional careers.
d. To provide practical experiences in all aspects of production, both on and back stage.

The introductory level courses are open to all students interested in broadening the scope of their education or who are majoring in a related field and wish to use theater or dance as a resource. Students wishing to pursue more intensive involvement in the arts are encouraged to enroll in intermediate and advanced-level courses in technique along with courses in production, history, and the aesthetics of theater and dance. Students also have the opportunity to work closely with a number of artists-in-residence each year. Choreographers, guest directors, playwrights, and specialists offer workshops lasting from a few days to one month.

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