Theatre Program and Degrees
Our department is dedicated to providing exceptional programs and performances that inspire creativity, ignite imagination, and foster artistic growth. At Idaho State University, we offer a wide range of Theatre and Dance programs that cater to students with diverse interests and aspirations.
Whether you have a passion for acting, dance, directing, or choreography, our programs provide comprehensive training and guidance to help you develop your artistic talents.
Our Theatre Department faculty comprises experienced professionals who are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of theatre and dance artists. With their expertise in acting, directing, technical theatre, and more, our faculty members bring a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to the classroom and production settings. They are committed to providing students with a supportive and engaging learning environment, where creativity thrives, and artistic potential is realized. Faculty members work closely with students to create quality productions.
Undergraduate Degree
The primary objectives related to the undergraduate theatre programs are to help all students obtain a level of achievement appropriate to entry-level professionals in their specialty areas:
- Knowledge of theatre as a social and aesthetic experience
- Knowledge of the history of the theatre and related dramatic literature
- Competence in basic acting and directing skills
- Competence in technical aspects of theatre
- Competence in study skills
- Competence in research skills
- Competence in thinking clearly, logically, and independently
- Ability to effectively communicate and work within a collaborative art
The theatre curriculum is designed to provide not only a humanistic awareness of our history and civilization through a study of dramatic literature and theatre history, but also to allow the student to pursue courses of study which develop skills and techniques applicable to the production of plays and other theatrical media.
A balance between theoretical and practical courses is offered in several degree programs.
A theatre program can lead to careers in such varying areas as theatre, television, film, education, journalism, public relations, personnel work, sales, insurance, government, and law.