UWSP Theatre and Dance

Students

Programs

Bachelor of Science/Arts (BS/BA) -
Theatre Arts - Drama

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Curricular and Degree Options
As a Theatre Arts: Drama major, students pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. This 44-credit major allows the student to focus on acquiring a breadth of knowledge in theatre. The 78-credit Bachelor Fine Arts (BFA) degree with a specialization in Acting, Design Technology, or Musical Theatre focuses student learning and knowledge in one of these three specific aspects of study and is designed for those with serious professional theatre aspirations.

Why Study Drama at UWSP
• Multiple opportunities to perform, design, and tech exceptional productions
• Directing opportunities outside the classroom
• CAD used in costume, scenery and lighting design
• Professional, experienced, and dedicated faculty and staff
• Regional and national reputation for quality of graduates

Performance Opportunities
Each year, the department produces four Mainstage shows (plays, musicals, and dance concerts) and a Studio Theatre season. Our high quality productions offer students varied opportunities to practice skills learned in the classroom on stage as actors, designers, or technicians. Students also direct, choreograph, perform in, design and tech the shows produced by Players, the student-run theatre and dance organization. The faculty encourages new students to become involved in department and Players productions from the moment they come to campus.

Admission
General Drama major applicants must meet the university’s admission requirements. In addition, prospective Theatre majors (whether they will be coming in as freshmen or transfer students) are required to apply for admission to one of the following programs: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Drama; Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Drama: Acting; BFA in Drama: Design/Technology; BFA in Musical Theatre. Admission to these programs is based on applications, auditions, and/or interviews. Further information is available from the Department of Theatre and Dance office and on-line at www.uwsp.edu/theatre-dance. Interested students are advised to request materials approximately one year before they intend to begin their studies at UWSP.

Department of Theatre & Dance
Room 161, Noel Fine Arts Center
UW-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI 54481

For further information about the program, contact:
Gary Olsen, Coordinator, BA/BS Theatre Arts - Drama program,
(715) 346-3772 or by email at golsen@uwsp.edu

Limited scholarships are available and are awarded based on the entrance audition/interview.

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