Grounded in the liberal arts tradition and tailored to fit a student’s individual needs, the Theatre program at Lenoir-Rhyne University is intensive and rewarding. Students pursue course work in dramatic theory, history, and literature as well as various studio courses in all phases of production work (performance, stage technology, design, directing, and management). Supplementing class work is a rigorous production program involving mainstage shows, studio series productions, and touring programs.
Full-time faculty instruct and produce for the stage. Visiting artists and practicing professionals teach during limited residencies and workshops. Internship programs with regional theatres, career counseling and job placement, study abroad, and honors are available. The Theatre major earns a B.A. degree.
Honors
Students majoring in Theatre who are judged qualified by the faculty may, upon invitation, elect to pursue honors work in Theatre. To graduate ”With Honors in Theatre”, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, a minimum major GPA of 3.2, and complete twelve credits of honors courses in the major area, including THR 499 .
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