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Theatre Department
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About
Theatre
Theatre has been and continues to be a traditional
and vital force in bringing the Earlham and Richmond communities
together. The Theatre major at Earlham College was developed and
approved in 1986, arising out of the need for and development of
individual majors in the arts. As a result, the Theatre Arts major
is more comprehensive and better suited to meet the educational needs
and career development of theatre artists.
The faculty of the Theatre Department firmly believes
that the strongest and best preparation for a career in theatre
is an excellent liberal arts education. The curriculum provides
comprehensive background in all major aspects of theatre as well
as certain allied fields. Academic theory is interrelated with
practical application through student participation in theatrical
productions and in-class projects. Each students progress
in the various arts and craft of theatre is, of course, entirely
determined by that students initiative, ambition, talent,
energy and dedication.
A liberal arts program is offered in theatre for
the specialist as well as the generalist. Classes are environments
for discovery and discussion in a supportive atmosphere. We encourage
interaction and participation in this comprehensive program, so
that the students take full advantage of the opportunities offered,
will be well equipped to enter graduate school or begin the apprenticeship
process leading to work in the professional theatre.
Earlham students often choose to participate in
off-campus study to enrich their education. Our New York Arts Program
is popular. There, students pursue internships in a professional
theatre, while living in New York City for a semester. Theatre
students also choose the London Program. In London, they regularly
attend theatrical performances as a part of their course of study.
During their vacation away, some students have explored the British
Isles and Europe.
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