Department of Theatre and Dance
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1 College Avenue
Grantham,Pennsylvania 17027
717.796.1800 x2575
admiss@messiah.edu
DEGREES OFFERED
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Bachelor of Arts in Dance Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Bachelor of Arts in theatre Minor in Theatre Minor in Dance Concentration in Church Media
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The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a rigorous exploration of historic and contemporary theatre or dance practice within a vibrant liberal arts program. Our curriculum cultivates the stewardship of intellect and imagination through a variety of Christian perspectives. In a dynamic exchange between learning and doings, you’ll engage theatre and dance through a wealth of hands-on experiences. Students participate in theatre and dance as a forum for civic dialogue where history, culture, politics, and religion meet to give form and meaning to the human experience. Upon graduation, you will be prepared not only to meet the artistic and technical challenges of 21st century theatre and dance, but also to serve and lead a new generation of artists and scholars.
Notable Alumni Include:
Brian Carson, Bryant Vance, Dawn Hawbaker, Dorea Schmidt, Janel Miley, Justin Johnson, Landree Fleming, Sara Burgess, Sara Palmer, Stephanie Fieger, Stephanie Leh, Trish Wingate Dubois.
Acceptance Rate:
Messiah University has an acceptance rate of 78%.
Faculty Info:
Tymberley A. Whitesel, Edward R. Cohn, Ph.D., Gregg Hurley, MFA, Daniel Inouye, MFA.
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