School of Theatre Arts
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Bloomington,Illinois 61702
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Technology
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Within the liberal arts tradition of Illinois Wesleyan University, the School of Theatre Arts strives to create an environment conducive to the development of theatre artists, scholars and audiences. Theatre Arts majors are urged to strengthen their understanding of the complex world they live in while they develop and sharpen their skills as theatre artists and scholars. Close interaction with fellow students, faculty and guest artists helps to foster this development. Our specialized degree programs are designed for students aspiring professional careers in theatre.
Notable Alumni Include:
Evan Kasprzak, Bryonha Parham, Bill Damaschke, Richard Jenkins, Heather Olt, Alex Pagels, Sarah Bockel, Katie Whalley, Kyle Blair, Kevin Schuering, Morgan DeTogne, Lisa Karlin, Casey Erin Clark, Scott Moreau, Brian Bogin, Melanie Keller, Matt Raftery, Christine Moore, Amanda Dehnert, Nic Dimond, Elizabeth Laidlaw, Elizabe th K. Auman, Penny Ayn Maas, Frank Vlastnik, Mariann Mayberry, Larry Neumann Jr., Alison C. Vesely, Kevin Dunn, Frankie R. Faison, Harlan Hogan, James Sutorius.
Faculty Info:
Jean Kerr, Nancy Loitz, Curtis C. Trout, Tom Quinn, Scott Susong, Julie Ballard, Michelle Gibbs, Laurel Beard, Charlie Berggren, Eka Bezirgani, Chris Connelly, Maggie Cornyn, Paul Dennhardt, Susan High, Nole Jones, Julie Kasa, Lyuda Kizer, David Kortemeier, Sheri Marley, Saul Nache, Kyle Pingel, Jessica Riss Waltrip, Bridget Sundin, Armie Thompson, Kelly Ullom.
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