The mission of Culver-Stockton College is to provide students of promise a superb education within an active learning community founded upon integrity and the best values of faith and the human spirit.
The theatre department serves the mission of the college through liberal arts study, professional preparation, and community involvement in theatre. Programs in the field of theatre provide students with opportunities for growth and involvement while providing the community with teachers, performers and guest artists. Professional studies in theatre, musical theatre, speech/theatre education, and arts management prepare students for careers as school teachers, professional theatre practitioners, or for opportunities in the management and/or business world.
Here are just some of the wonderful opportunities you will have at C-SC:
* Be involved your first day on campus! We pride ourselves on involving new freshmen and transfer students from day one!
* Earn a BFA Theatre, BFA Musical Theatre, BA Theatre, BSE Speech/Theatre Education, or minor in Theatre and Musical Theatre. All of our degrees allow for exploration in all areas of theatre so that you can tailor your degree to your own talents!
* Audition for and earn scholarship money to study with us.
* Take advantage of courses in performance, design, directing, dance, playwrighting, history, and theory.
* Get involved in our five mainstage productions (at least one being a musical) and at least six student-directed one act plays each year.
* Travel with the department to the American College Theatre Festival every year or travel with the many experiential courses we offer.
* Direct one act plays.
* Work in "The Space," a totally student-produced theatre space where you can produce anything that your imagination invokes.
* Design mainstage productions in all areas.
* Dramaturg or stage manage productions.
* Work with a professional, working TV, film, or stage actor who performs in our annual Guest Artist production with students. Our guest artist also offers master classes for everyone.
* Work-study in our scene, costume, lighting, and sound shops.
* Intern at summer theatres, the Kennedy Center, Walt Disney World; the possibilities are endless!
