Wisconsin Lutheran College

What you'll study

Coursework and production assignments cover a wide range of theatre disciplines. Areas of involvement listed by the department include:

• Acting
• Costuming
• Directing
• Scenic and set painting
• Lighting
• Stage managing
• Promotion
• Scenic building
• Design
• Research
• Teaching

Students also benefit from guest artists, master classes, lectures, demonstrations, and alumni presentations coordinated by the department. Facilities that support learning and production include the Raabe Theatre (mainstage), the Blackbox Studio Theatre (class and alternative performances), scene shop, costume shop, prop and furniture storage, control booths, a theatre design lab and a script/periodical resource room.

Entry requirements

The source page does not list formal entry criteria for the major; prospective applicants are directed to general admissions channels and can contact theatre faculty or an admissions counselor for audition, scholarship, and visit information.

Career prospects

Graduates emerge with practical experience applicable to a range of theatre roles: performers, designers, technicians, stage managers, directors, promoters, teachers, researchers, and production builders. Regular participation in full productions and access to visiting professionals helps prepare students for professional theatre work or further study in related fields.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The department offers a Theatre Scholarship for incoming freshmen and transfer students with exceptional dramatic ability; the award has an annual value of up to $2,000 and is renewable each year for a lifetime maximum of $8,000. The department also provides opportunities to attend student and resident ensemble performances for free when tickets are available; high school applicants and current students may request complimentary tickets through admissions or the Box Office.