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Marion,Indiana 46953-4999
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Science in Theatre

Minor in Theatre


If you’re eager to become a better theatrical performer, producer or technician, IWU’s theatre program is the perfect place for you. Our mission is to equip, engage and entertain our audience through stories that explore the artistic and spiritual dynamic of the human experience. You can concentrate in one of two areas—performance or technical theatre. Our program focuses on giving you professional experience, and you’ll do that through acting, directing, writing, designing and stage-managing. THE OPPORTUNITIES ARE LIMITLESS You can earn either a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre or a Bachelor of Science in Theatre from Indiana Wesleyan University; a minor in Theatre is another excellent option that will complement your studies at IWU.

Faculty Info:

Amy Smelser, Gregory Fiebig, Jen Bennett, Katie Wampler, Linda Manganello, Mark Perry, Steve Wood.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Disney's Beauty And The Beast
(3/23/23 - 3/26/23)
Indiana Wesleyan University
Doubt, A Parable
(4/1/20 - 4/5/20)
Indiana Wesleyan University
The Servant of Two Masters
(4/1/20 - 4/5/20)
Indiana Wesleyan University
'Night, Mother
(2/13/19 - 2/15/19)
Indiana Wesleyan University
CHARLIE BROWN (REVISED)
(10/5/17 - 10/14/17)
Indiana Wesleyan University
South Pacific
(2/13/15 - 2/21/15)
Indiana Wesleyan University

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