The School of Theatre Arts
Spring Feature:
Senior Soiree 2012: A Chicago Showcase hosted by TimeLine Theatre Company,
Managing Director Elizabeth K. Auman, BFA Theatre '91
School of Theatre Arts Class of 2012 at TimeLine Theatre Company
Training in a Liberal Arts setting
At Illinois Wesleyan University's School of Theatre Arts, you will be valued for who you are. Our low faculty-student ratio ensures that yolu will enjoy close mentoring relationships with our faculty, and the close-knit campus community means you will never feel like "just a number." Because IWU is strictly an undergraduate institution, you will never be taught by graduate students or compete with them for opportunities. As a part of the School of Theatre Arts you will benefit from regular visits by guest artists currently working in the business who will educate and enlighten you to what is trending in the industry. Students regularly take advantage of study abroad opportunities and internships. Our mission is for every student to leave the School of Theatre Arts with a broad view of the world and the desire to make a difference in their field.
Focusing on the Individual
The School of Theatre Arts wants you to be challenged and stretch yourself. You will have the opportunity to explore all aspects of theatre through coursework and hands-on experiences, both on-campus and off. You will broaden your base of knowledge through our liberal arts program. The liberal arts curriculum at IWU enables students in The School of Theatre Arts to not only explore all aspects of theatre, but also expand their studies beyond the performing arts. This curriculum provides Wesleyan theatre students with a broad perspective and deeper understanding that enhances their creative endeavors.
Discovering Your Passion
By the end of your four years, you will feel enabled to succeed. You will have begun your own network of contacts, through our alumni, your internship, and your jobs working summer stock. You will have started to build your professional resume, have a game plan for beginning your career, and a superior educational foundation on which to build your dreams.
Receiving Talent Awards/Scholarships
IIWU is considered one of Kiplinger's "Best Values in Private College." The School of Theatre Arts is pleased to offer scholarships based on talent and/or academic performance. Students planning to major in the BFA Acting, BFA Design and Tech, BFA Music Theatre or BA in Theatre programs will be considered for the Alumni Fine Arts for Theatre Scholarships or Alumni Fine Arts for Music Theatre Scholarships. These scholarships are renewable for four years and are awarded on the basis of a combination of audition or portfolio evaluations and high school academic performance. Four year awards range from $32,000 to $48,000. All academic scholarships are awarded based upon the academic record submitted in your application. In addition, IWU offers need-based grants and loans.
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Photo Credits to Pete Guither
Playing May 18th-20th
Adaptation
by Elaine May
Alice's Golden Hour
an original adaptation
by Megan Lee Francomb
2011-2012 Season:
The Children's Hour
by Lillian Hellman
September 27 - October 2
Election Day
by Josh Tobiessen
October 20 - October 22
Hello Again
Music & Lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa
November 15 - November 20
Tartuffe
by Moliere
February 14 - February 19
by April De Angelis
March 6 - March 8
Promenade
April 3 - April 7
Adaptation
by Elaine May
&
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
an original adaptation
May 18-20
For ticket and additional season information please see our Box Office page. Click Here
Official Florist for IWU Theatre