Department of Theatre

Faculty:

David Blakely, M.F.A., University of Iowa; J.D., Duke University School of Law, Assistant Professor of Theater.

Roger Drake, M.F.A., Ohio University, Assistant Professor of Theater.

Curriculum:

Courses

Requirements for the Theatre Major

Requirements for the Theatre Minor

Links

Theatre Season

Past Productions

Events

Student Drama Organizations

Club Dramatica

Alpha Psi Omega

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.