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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance


The Department of Theatre Arts is an ensemble of artists, scholars, educators, and practitioners located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest who: prepare students for advanced study and professional careers in theatre; promote creativity and excellence in a diverse educational environment; cultivate, educate, challenge and enrich audiences; and train and prepare students from diverse backgrounds to link art and life through experiential learning, in order to nurture skilled, thoughtful, and courageous citizens who will promote a peaceful and tolerant global community .

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McKenzie Baird, David Barnett, Christina Barrigan, Beatrice Vidaña Collins, Patrick Dizney, Jerry Dougherty, Lori LaFleur, Marc Haniuk, Nick Ligon, Dr. Natashia Lindsey, Mary Makins, Callum Morris, Dr. Emily Rollie, Joseph Sasnett, Kathryn Stahl, Michael J. Smith, Jason Tucholke, Brenda Hubbard.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Spring Awakening
(5/13/22 - 5/22/22)
Central Washington University
Holiday Inn
(12/5/19 - 12/8/19)
Central Washington University
Stupid Fing Bird
(11/15/19 - 11/24/19)
Central Washington University
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME in Broadway THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
(5/10/19 - 5/19/19)
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
LEGALLY BLONDE
(5/11/18 - 5/20/18)
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
MARY POPPINS
(5/6/16 - 5/15/16)
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
(5/8/15 - 5/17/15)
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
LES MISERABLES
(5/8/14 - 5/18/14)
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Jesus Christ Superstar in Broadway Jesus Christ Superstar
(5/9/13 - 5/19/13)
Central Washington University
Still Life with Iris
(3/4/11 - 3/12/11)
Central Washington University

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