Western Oregon University

Department of Theatre and Dance

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345 N. Monmouth Ave.
Monmouth,Oregon 97361
503-838-8310
admissions@wou.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Education Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Production Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Bachelor of Arts in Dance Bachelor of Arts in Dance - Choreography and Performance Bachelor of Science in Theatre Minor in Theatre Arts Minor in Dance

Theatre at WOU provides students with a solid base in acting, directing, technical theatre and design, performance, history, literature and theory. Student can pursue the more flexible BA/BS degree or advanced degree options (BFAs) which allow students the opportunity to engage in rigorous, specialized, pre-professional training in Acting, Theatre Technology, Design, Management or Theatre Education (with teacher licensure). Each term, students participate in professional level productions in various styles ranging from contemporary to classical. The Dance Program provides you the opportunity to develop creative, technical, pedagogical, and performance skills under the guidance of professional faculty in a supportive environment. The dance curriculum offers learning experiences that introduce students to historical, practical, technical, and creative aspects of dance. The degree offers a broad scope of applied dance skills and theoretical knowledge, preparing students for graduate study, teaching, and for a wide variety of professional opportunities in the performing arts.

Notable Alumni Include:

EMILY AALBERS, KAITLIN BAULD, CHENISE CROCKETT, JORDAN DANIELS , KATELYN WYATT, ALEC WILSON, BRANDON WHITE, BRENT SULLIVAN, CHLOE ZEE JOY, Christine Greenhalgh, COLIN RUSCHEINSKY, IZZY BRISTOW, JACK MENG, JESSICA CAVANAUGH, JENESSA RAABE, KARA SINCLAIR, KIRA BATCHELLER, MCKENNA TWEDT, Mike Chapman, MIKE LAWLER, SETH RENNE, Tom Slater.

Faculty Info:

David Janowiak, Dr. Diane Baxter, Scott Grim , Sandy Hedgepeth, Dr. Michael Phillips, Ted deChatelet, Ryan Wright, Tim Cowart, Corrie Cowart, Amy McDonnell, Cynthia Gutierrez-Garner, Darryl Thomas, Les Watanabe, Marita Cardinal.

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