Carroll College Theatre
Our theatre program is designed in the Liberal Arts model of learning, because we believe a well-rounded person with strong skills in critical thinking, and who can view things from more than one viewpoint, is a better artist and citizen of our world. We aren't just training actors and designers, but educating contributors to our world.
Our theatre program is a strong mix of academic coursework and skills training, married to a dynamic schedule of productions that marry knowledge to real experience. We do this in the context of a nurturing and supportive artistic environment, that supports the student and encourages growth through risk-taking.
The BA degree has a structure that allows for flexibility in scheduling and allows individual course elective choices by students. This enables double majors and transfer students, while still retaining the academic rigor of the program.
It allows students to choose courses based on their strengths and interests, while exploring subjects they want to explore.
The main focus of the program requirements is on Theatre courses, but other Performing and Visual Arts are encouraged as electives.
The Production program consists of 4-6 productions every year, with at least one being directed by a student.
We have two spaces available, the Carroll College Theatre, located in the Old North Performing Arts Center, and the Thomas Merton Acting Studio.
Carroll College has a small theatre program compared to large universities. We are proud of this fact, and believe it has some advantages for students
Our Goal - Art for Life!
The Carroll theatre student will graduate with an education that goes beyond technical skills or knowledge of subject matter.
Skill and information are important, but they are only the beginning of understanding. We prepare students for the real world, where merely understanding is just not enough. We guide and challenge our students go beyond understanding of their art, and move to successful application in a way that makes a difference in our world. They are challenged to creatively work in the varying contexts of history, culture and society, in order to make a meaningful contribution.
Our ultimate goal is to prepare students for leadership. We want our students to know that they can use the power of their art to make a positive difference in the world.
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THIS DEGREE?
The best answer is another question, What do you want to do?
Over the last 15 years we have had 183 theatre majors and 23 theatre minors as graduates, and here is a short list of what they have done with their degrees.
Acting on Broadway
Acting in Hollywood and other film locations
Acting many other places around the country.
Stage combatant and choreographer.
Professional stage managers and production managers
Lawyers and Law school
Producers/Directors/Playwrights
Theatrical riggers
Film consultants and researchers
Special Events coordinators
Education, quite a few teachers, elementary, high school and college
Entertainment technology sales
Technical Directors and Designers
Scenic Artists.
