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1501 State Street
Marshall,Minnesota 56258
507.537.7103
FineArtsCommunications@smsu.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Minor in Theatre

Minor in Acting/Directing

Minor in Design/Technical Theatre

Minor in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts


The primary objective of the Theatre Program is to provide a curriculum for the student interested in working in the professional theatre, attending theatre graduate school, or teaching theatre. A major in theatre offers the student a comprehensive understanding of the theatre arts with the opportunity to specialize in acting, directing, designing, costuming or playwriting. The program emphasizes student initiative, creativity, and responsible involvement. Classes are structured to provide a solid philosophical and practical approach to theatre.

Faculty Info:

Mike Lenz, Nadine Schmidt, Sheila Tabaka.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (REVISED)
(4/25/19 - 4/28/19)
Southwest Minnesota State University
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN in Broadway YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
(10/24/18 - 11/4/18)
SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
(3/22/18 - 3/25/18)
SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
GUYS & DOLLS
(12/5/17 - 12/8/17)
SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Monty Python's Spamalot
(4/23/15 - 5/2/15)
Southwest Minnesota State University
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!
(4/11/13 - 4/21/13)
SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

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