NCWC: Theatre

A theatre major trains and prepares actors and actresses for diverse performing situations. The degree is broad based, exposing the student not only to the elements of acting, but to the practical aspects of production and the theoretical skills of analysis.

COURSE WORK:

The theatre curriculum begins with studying contemporary acting, familiarizing the student with theatre crafts, proceeding to the techniques of classical acting, and learning the intricacies of theatrical make-up, concluding with an intensive final project representing the culmination of one's work in the major.

OPPORTUNITIES:

Students may gain experience in acting in two or three plays during the year that run for six shows at the College's new Dunn Performing Arts Center. They may also be involved with the Rocky Mount Community Playhouse Theatre in Rocky Mount.

Requirements for a major in Theatre (B.A. degree):

THR 220, 221, 240, 250, 320, 340, 370, 371, 380, 420, 490;
nine hours of electives in theatre;
ENG 311, 312;
MUS 255;
PHE 109.

Theater majors may not apply THR 115 toward the major.

Requirements for a minor in Theatre:

THR 111, 115, 240, 250, 380, and 490;
THR 220 or 221;
THR 370 or 371.

Faculty:

David Blakely

Jason Stewart

For More Information:

For more information about the program in Theatre at North Carolina Wesleyan, please contact a faculty member. For general information about admission to the College, please contact the Office of Admission.