Theatre emboldens creativity, awareness, and technical skills to implement artistic choices.
9/28 Choir Summit Park Blue Ash
10/15/24 7pm Choir Concert in Mater Dei
10/29/24 7:00pm Band Joint Concert with Jazz and Percussion Ensemble in Theatre
11/1/24 7pm Joint Senior Recital, Rachel Zucker and Seth Campbell in Theatre
November 7, 8, 9, 15th (7pm), 16th (2pm) Recital Hall Theatre Performances of The Oregon Trail
11/19/24 7pm Student Recital in Recital Hall
11/26/24 Austin Gray, Senior Recital, 7pm Recital Hall
12/5/24 7:00pm Theatre, Band and Choir Joint Ensembles Performance
12/12/24 Kenneth Rahm, Senior Recital, 7pm Recital Hall
1/7/25 7pm Faculty Recital in Recital Hall
2/25/25 7pm Choir Concert in Mater Dei
3/11/25 7:00pm Band Joint Concert with Jazz and Steel Drum in Theatre
April 3, 4,5, 11th (7pm), 12th (2pm) Theatre Performances of Puffs, Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
4/14/25 7pm, Student Recital in Recital Hall
4/22/25 7:00pm Band Concert in Theatre
4/24/25 7pm Choir Concert in Mater Dei Chapel
With a focus on student opportunities, MSJ Theatre Arts offers dynamic and diverse productions of plays, musicals, readings, workshops, classes and more. Our process-based training creates a welcoming environment where all feel a sense of belonging as we work together or create artistic performances. Combining supportive training from professional artists and top-notch productions, Theatre Arts is open to all of the MSJ community.
Theatre is for everyone
Theatre leads students to:
- Appreciate and analyze theatrical events.
- Practically apply skills in the creation of theatrical productions.
- Investigate the history, approaches, and skills utilized in the creation of theatrical literature and performance.
- Foster a sense of empathy and respect for diverse perspectives and experience.
You'll develop essential soft skills in collaboration, critical thinking, creative problem solving, and effective communication. These skills will give students the ability to thrive in a variety of career fields including education, business, social sciences, health professions, and entertainment.
About the Program:
Elective Courses (choose five additional courses from the following; at least two theatre courses coded CL and three more theatre courses from Music Department offerings or coded CL):
15 hours:
ENG 174 Meet Me at the Theatre: Mod & Contemp American Drama (3) CL
ENG 206 State of the Unions:20th Century British and American Drama (3) CL
ENG 301 The Past in Stages:A History of Theatre in Society (3)
ENG 360 The Play's the Thing: Shakespeare's Major Works (3) CL
ENG 316 The School for Scandal: Restoration Comedy (3) CL
ENG 397 Theater Production (1-3)
MUS 119 Acting Workshop (3) CAM
MUS 214 Stagecraft and Theatre Design (3)
MUS 217 Directing (3)
- Actor
- Voiceover Actor
- Writer
- Director
- Community Engagement manager
- Associate Producer
- Assistant Director
- Pre-School Teacher
- Elementary Teacher
- Blogger
- Podcaster
- Broadcaster
- Customer Relations
- Realtor
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Box Office Manager
- Office Manager
- Project Manager
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Able to take criticism
- Active listening
- Adaptability to work environment
- Analytical skills
- Determination
- Discipline
- Presentation skills
- Memorization
- Public Speaking
- Ability to operate within strict timelines
- Writing and editing skills
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Elizabeth Barkley
PhD Chair of Department of Liberal Arts
Lauren Carr
BFA Director of Theatre Arts
Drew Shannon
PhD Associate ProfessorNews and Updates
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