Theatre students at Hollins participate fully in every aspect of theatre production, including acting, musical theatre, design, directing, stage management, and technical production. At the same time, classroom work provides a solid foundation in history, theory, aesthetics, and technique.
Across the spectrum of the program, three complementary processes — the individual creative process, the collaborative process, and the critical/analytical process — are given equal attention. The course of study culminates in the senior project, which demonstrates the student's knowledge of theatre, integrates formerly compartmentalized areas of study, and poses new questions and challenges.
Hollins' theatre program provides a solid foundation for those wishing to pursue graduate level work in theatre, professional theatre apprenticeships, or any environment where creative problem solving, collaboration, and research/analysis skills are valued. The major and minor are compatible with many majors, including business, communication studies, dance, English, film, history, philosophy, and other majors.
The department also sponsors January Short Term theatre tours to New York and London and has brought theatre improv to campus, creating a forum for students to participate in regularly scheduled improv nights on campus.
