Learn the art and business of theatre through intense, consent-based professional training. We strive to empower each artist in a healthy, safe, and supportive environment. Our students become designers, directors, choreographers, producers, writers, and actors who understand their craft and how to navigate the professional world.
From the beginning, you’ll work closely with faculty to chart an educational path that aligns with your career goals. We will work with you to fulfill your college wish lists while providing you with the necessary skills to succeed in the professional world of performing arts.
We incorporate travel into the program, so students have numerous opportunities to network in big cities. For Acting and Musical Theatre Majors, students perform a Senior Showcase in New York City, and most students attend the Unified Professional Theatre Auditions. For Production Majors, students attend the Southeastern Theatre Conference.
Courses
Below are the course requirements for the Theatre Major:
This does not replace official academic requirements in the university catalog. Enrolled students will work with their faculty advisor to ensure they meet all the requirements of their major.
All theatre majors must complete one concentration.
Required for all majors:
- Theatre Production (repeat 4 times)
- Theatre Performance (repeat 4 times)
- THR 105: Play Production: Stage Craft I
- THR 106: Play Production: Stage Craft II
- THR 108: Introduction to Acting
- THR 110: Freshman Portfolio
- THR 150: Introduction to Theatre
- THR 210: Sophomore Portfolio Review
- THR 250: Makeup for the Screen & Stage
- THR 310: Junior Portfolio Review
- THR 321: Theatre History I
- THR 322: Theatre History II
- THR 410: Senior Portfolio Review
- THR 499: Senior Showcase
- MUS 050-058: Performance Class
- MUS 369: Entrepreneurship in the Arts
This does not replace official academic requirements in the university catalog. Enrolled students will work with their faculty advisor to ensure they meet all the requirements of their major.
Required:
- THR 105: Set Design & Lighting or THR 106: Costume Design & Stage Management
- THR 108: Introduction to Acting
- THR 150: Introduction to the Theatre
- THR 216: Introduction to Dance: Ballet and Modern or THR 217: Introduction to Dance: Tap, Jazz and Popular Dance
Select 2 from:
- THR 100a: Theatre Production
- THR 100b: Theatre Performance
- THR 219: Experiential Learning in Theatre Production
- THR 220: Experiential Learning in Theatre Performance
Remaining semester hours from:
- THR 208: Intermediate Acting
- THR 218: Dance Studio
- THR 250: Makeup for the Screen & Stage
- THR 306: Play Production: Directing
- THR 308: Advanced Acting II
- THR 320: Play Production: Musical Theatre
- THR 321: Theatre History I
- THR 322: Theatre History II
- THR 345: Selected Topics
- THR 370: Internship
- MUS 167: Introduction to Musical Theatre Styles
For a more detailed academic schedule, or to ask questions about any of our majors, contact the Admission Office at admission [at] heidelberg.edu or (419) 448-2330.
Theatre Concentrations
All theatre majors must complete one concentration.
We offer on- and off-campus internships with different theaters, arts education providers, and performing companies. We encourage students to look for summer opportunities and assist them in preparing their resume and auditions.
The School of Music and Theatre plans an annual excursion to New York City, Chicago, or Stratford to allow students the opportunity to see current productions and take masterclasses from artists working in the field.
Our Manning Theatre Endowment provides support for our Visiting Guest Artists Program. Each year we bring 3-5 professional artists to campus to work with our students both in the classroom and in productions.
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