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Ruston,Louisiana 71272
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Bachelor of Arts in Communications With a Concentration in Theatre


The Louisiana Tech University School of Theatre provides comprehensive training in the fields of performance, dance, movement, stage combat, playwriting, stage management, design, theatre technology and arts management which connects the broad spectrum of historical and contemporary issues related to art and craft; and in promoting the relationship between theory and practice, prepares professionals and teachers for leadership in national and international culture and art for the twenty first century. The School seeks to disseminate knowledge in five ways. First, we introduce students in the University’s general education courses to the art and craft of theatre, dance, movement, playwriting, stage management and arts management and to creative opportunities available within each discipline. Second, we educate undergraduate majors about the place of the performing arts in society, their history, processes, techniques, and skills. Students then can graduate not as specialists but as broadly educated individuals prepared to enter many professions, including careers in music, theatre, dance, movement, playwriting, stage management and arts management and education. We expect those who continue in the performing arts to seek further training. Third, we educate graduate students in theatre to become creative, skilled, and knowledgeable theatre scholars and artists with attention given to refined judgment and critical ability. Fourth, we expose the University community to performing arts events that are of the highest artistic merit. Fifth, we share with audiences and artists throughout the country new works developed at Louisiana Tech. The School is committed to providing our students with a world context for viewing and appreciating the performing arts. Every effort will be made to expose our students to the expanse of performing arts as practiced throughout the world and within varied cultures.

Notable Alumni Include:

Marian “Ayvaunn Penn” Fields, Ann Ya Yun Hsieh, Ansley Bice Keenan, David Kaul, Ray Scott Crawford, Holly Porch, Macy Jones, Molly Page, Katy Swann, Jen Nelson Lane, Rebecca E. Taylor, Andrei Constantinescu.




Faculty Info:

Mark D. Guinn, Cherrie A. Sciro, Jeremy Reynolds, Michele L. Dormaier, Andrew Ray, Ms. Dianne Maroney-Grigsby, Joy Rester, M Lloyd Peña, Mickayla Blue, Brett Chase.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Glory in the Flower
(2/6/19 - 2/8/19)
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(10/30/17 - 11/5/17)
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
(4/30/14 - 5/3/14)
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY
PIPPIN
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