Theatre Program

The Theatre Department at WOU provides students with a solid base in acting, directing, technical theatre and design, performance, history, literature and theory. Students can pursue the more flexible BA degree with possible concentrations in Acting and Technical Theatre or the BFA in Theatre Teacher Education (which leads to teacher licensure). The Theatre Department also offers a Minor in Theatre.

Productions

The Theatre Department produces one Mainstage production per term. There are also staged readings, student directed plays, and smaller studio productions throughout the year. Participation in theatrical productions during the regular academic year are open to all registered students, faculty and staff. Additionally, WOU’s Summer Theatre produces a fully mounted play every summer with students, faculty, community members and guest professionals. Auditions and tech appointments are open to all registered students. 

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Auditions for Acting, interviews for Tech and Education

Application Deadline March 1, 2025

Scholarships are available for incoming and returning students.

BFA Program

THEATRE TEACHER EDUCATION

Training Future Educators

The BFA in Theatre Education curriculum is designed to immerse students in the practicalities of theatre production, and to prepare the student for licensure to teach theatre at the middle school or high school level. Conservatory style training is augmented by traditional academic studies in theatre history, literature, criticism and play reading, and a fourth year in the School of Education.

BA in Theatre Arts

A Flexible Option

This program aims to provide a solid base in acting, directing, technical theatre and design, performance, history, literature and theory. Students will be prepared for a wide variety of post-graduate opportunities while still retaining the freedom to explore areas of specialized interest, including concentrations in Acting, Technical Theatre, or a general Theatre course of study.

MINOR in Theatre Arts

Want to explore the art of acting, theatrical lighting or scenecraft? You can acquire an education and rich experience in all three if you choose a minor in theatre. In addition, you may explore costuming, international theatre and even directing when you enroll in those upper-division courses.

PRODUCTIONS

The Theatre Department produces one Mainstage production per term. There are also staged readings, student directed plays, and smaller studio productions throughout the year. Participation in theatrical productions during the regular academic year are open to all registered students, faculty and staff. Additionally, WOU’s Summer Theatre produces a fully mounted play every summer with students, faculty, community members and guest professionals. Auditions and tech appointments are open to all registered students. Theatre is a great outlet to make friends, build confidence, and acquire new skills.

AUDITIONS

follow us on Facebook and instagram for information about upcoming acting opportunities. Auditions usually consist of a monologue and cold readings, copies of the script for each production is available 2 weeks before the production in the Rice Auditorium Green Room or virtually.

Tech Appointments

Students are needed each term for various tech appointments, email Scott Grim (grims@mail.wou.edu) to be considered for a position.

Opportunities Include but aren’t limited to:

Stage Management

Lighting Design/Crew/Operation

Sound Design/Crew/Operation

Run Crew

Scenic Construction

Stage Properties

Costume Construction

Dramaturgy

FREE STUDENT TICKETS

Have a fun and cultured night out with friends or a date!

Tickets to WOU theatre performances are generously paid for by your incidental course fees. Come to the box office with your student ID to get free tickets to our upcoming shows!

The Box office is located in Rice Auditorium

503.838.88462

For questions about Smith Fine Arts please call 503-838-8333

CONTACT US

Theatre and Dance Department

503-838-8340| e-mail: killipl@wou.edu| Monmouth Campus Location: Rice Auditorium (RA101)

Office Open Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm

For questions about Smith Fine Arts please call 503-838-8333