The Performing Arts Program

The Department of Performing Arts at UDM provides an apprenticeship system of working with professional actors and directors.

The Department of Performing Arts is concerned with stimulating artistic expression by articulate, dynamic and creative people and is designed to prepare students to enter the profession as performers, directors, or educators. To this end, three interlocking methods are used.

1. First, departmental advisors build an individualized program for each student within the college core, curriculum, and cognate courses.
2. Second, the B.F.A. program or a specialized B.A. program is designed for each student in his or her area of concentration.
3. Finally, since application of techniques is essential to the performing arts, the department sponsors a season of at least four major productions and student directed one-acts.

As members of The Theatre Company, students gain experience in all areas of theatre production in plays reviewed by the major critics, and by working alongside professional guest artists and faculty members. Roles in most productions are open to all students, and non-majors are encouraged to participate.

• Theatre - Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
• Theatre - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Theatre - Minor (B.A.)