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Hope College

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127 E. 12th St.
Holland,Michigan 49423
616.395.7600
theatre@hope.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theater - Performance

Bachelor of Arts in Theater - Design (Scenic, Lighting, Sound, or Costumes)

Bachelor of Arts in Theater - Stage Management

Bachelor of Arts in Theater - Directing

Minor in Theatre


We offer an academic theatre program of recognized excellence which develops students into practicing theatre artists. Our program develops students into citizen artists who understand the transformative power of theatre. Our students use theatre as a tool to develop creativity, learn empathy and gain an understanding of the diversity of our human experience. We are committed to challenging our students, staff and audiences to promote a more informed and inclusive world. Both theatre majors and non-majors participate in all aspects of our work. An outstanding faculty, an excellent facility, and strong interdivisional collaboration with the art, dance and music departments contribute to our program. We offer exciting internship opportunities in New York City, Chicago, and Philadelphia as well as with the professional Hope Summer Repertory Theatre — all of these further mark our department as a special liberal arts program in theatre. In addition to our academic focus, we offer opportunities for students to be involved in the production of four mainstage plays per year, plus numerous other opportunities in acting, directing, design and stage management through student independent projects and directing classes.

Notable Alumni Include:

Brandon Ruiter



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
The Addams Family
(11/11/23 - 11/19/23)
Hope College
Bright Star
(4/22/22 - 4/30/22)
Hope College Theatre
Doubt, A Parable
(2/14/20 - 2/22/20)
Hope College
Smokefall
(10/11/19 - 10/18/19)
Hope College
Seagull (Columbus)
(4/17/19 - 4/27/19)
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INTO THE WOODS in Broadway INTO THE WOODS
(11/14/18 - 11/18/18)
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