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PO Box 261954
Conway,South Carolina 29528
843.347.3161
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Physical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Minor in Dramatic Arts


Students enrolled in theatre are expected to develop the knowledge, skills, concepts, and sensitivities essential to the life of the theatre professional. In any of many possible roles, the theatre professional must exhibit not only technical competence, but also broad knowledge of theatre, sensitivity to artistic style, and an insight into the role of theatre in the life of humankind.

Notable Alumni Include:

Michael Kelly, Adam Roberts, Caroline Cuseo, Bailey Hank




Faculty Info:

Monica Bell, Melissa-Anne Blizzard, Gregg Buck, Jeff Chase, Steve Earnest, Kevin Ferguson, Alex LeFevre, Amanda Masterpaul, Kristi Rau McIntyre, Adam Pelty, Thom Penn, Xavier Pierce, Robin Edwards Russell, Dory Sibley, Benjamin Sota, Jonathan Wentz, John Woodson.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
How I Learned to Drive in Broadway How I Learned to Drive
(1/28/22 - 1/29/22)
CAST
Coastal Carolina University
Everybody
(11/4/21 - 11/14/21)
Coastal Carolina University
The Women of Lockerbie
(4/16/20 - 4/17/20)
Coastal Carolina University
Men on Boats
(4/2/20 - 4/11/20)
Coastal Carolina University
Legally Blonde in Broadway Legally Blonde
(2/20/20 - 2/29/20)
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The Crucible
(11/8/19 - 11/16/19)
Coastal Carolina University
BRIGHT STAR
(10/10/19 - 10/19/19)
Coastal Carolina University
Oklahoma!
(2/15/17 - 2/25/17)
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