Theatre
From backstage to center stage, let your creativity shine.
At Alma, our theatre program fosters imagination, creativity, and artistic expression through both performance and production. As a theatre major, you will:
- Explore acting, directing, stagecraft, design, and technical theatre.
- Study script analysis, theatre history, and diverse production styles.
- Gain hands-on experience in both performance and technical roles in departmental productions.
Tailor your path of study to reflect your passions with a curriculum that covers a full spectrum of theatre disciplines, from acting and directing to design and stage management.
At A Glance
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12:1Student-to-faculty ratio
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2Theatre productions each year
Possible Careers
From backstage to center stage, let your creativity shine.
At Alma, our theatre program fosters imagination, creativity, and artistic expression through both performance and production. As a theatre major, you will:
- Explore acting, directing, stagecraft, design, and technical theatre.
- Study script analysis, theatre history, and diverse production styles.
- Gain hands-on experience in both performance and technical roles in departmental productions.
Tailor your path of study to reflect your passions with a curriculum that covers a full spectrum of theatre disciplines, from acting and directing to design and stage management.
Explore
Student & Alumni Spotlights
No one describes the Alma experience better than those living it. Explore their stories, in their own words, below.
Alma’s theatre program truly gives students an all-around great experience. I was able to not only train in acting and technical theatre in a classroom setting, but use my skills on and behind stage in all our productions we put on each year.
Theatre is one of those disciplines in which there is no “one” right way to do anything.
Alma’s theatre program truly gives students an all-around great experience. I was able to not only train in acting and technical theatre in a classroom setting, but use my skills on and behind stage in all our productions we put on each year.
Theatre is one of those disciplines in which there is no “one” right way to do anything.
Get to Know Theatre
Meet the Faculty
View Theatre Events
Discover the magic of live performance with a full range of theatre events and immerse yourself in captivating stories, unforgettable characters, and dynamic productions.
Explore the Curriculum
Learn more about the fundamental courses that will offer a roadmap for your bachelor's degree in theatre.
Audition
Ready to showcase your talent? Setting up a performing arts audition today! We welcome performers from all backgrounds and disciplines.
Cultivate, create, and inspire.
At Alma, our theatre program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering acting, directing, design, technical theatre, stage management, and theatre history. You’ll gain hands-on experience through two productions each year, including a student-run festival. Our spring term classes offer exciting opportunities like trips to New York and London, performed operas, and intensive stage combat workshops.
Creative Spaces
On-site, we have a design studio, scene shop, costume shop, dressing rooms and a makeup room.
Theatre and Dance Facilities
Our theatre and dance facilities include two performance spaces and a dance studio.
Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center for Performing Arts
A celebrated live entertainment venue, the Heritage Center showcases a lively program of music, theatre, and dance!
Performance Scholarships
Alma College offers two scholarships for students interested in the arts. The performance scholarship starts at $1,500 per year and renewable for four years. The Distinguished scholarship starts at $2,000+ per year.
What You Need to Know
- Our program serves as excellent preparation for advanced training and study for careers in all areas of theatre. Our alumni have gone on to work as professional actors, directors and educators. Others pursue positions in technical production, set design and more.
- While acting is a competitive field, opportunities are growing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the number of individuals employed as actors will increase by 8% in the next eight years — outpacing the national average of 5%.
Get Connected
Student Organizations
Find your people and put your talent to work producing, acting or writing in one — or more — of our 100+ clubs and organizations.
