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Minor in Theatre Studies

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The Theatre Department offers three distinct undergraduate minors all designed to deepen the student's appreciation of the theatre as an art form within the context of a liberal arts education. Coursework in all minors provides students with a foundation for theatre appreciation, focusing on the art and craft of theatre making. The Theatre Department also provides the University with a variety of general education courses in theatre designed to expand appreciation of, and future participation in, theatre. Students interested in performance opportunities should contact one of the amateur extracurricular theatre groups on campus: E-52 and Harrington Theatre Arts Company.

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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Are You Now or Have You Ever Been...
(11/13/20 - 11/22/20)
University of Delaware's Resident Ensemble Players
A CHORUS LINE
(4/12/19 - 4/20/19)
University of Delaware - Harrington Theatre Arts Co
The Good Doctor
(3/31/11 - 5/14/11)
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