Our small program model allows for individual mentorship in the classroom, in performance, and in the capstone experience. We teach and inspire our theatre students through scholarship, studio practice, and live performances directed by faculty and guest artists. The flexibility of this 45-credit hour major supports opportunities to double major or minor in another discipline within the liberal arts degree framework of Converse.
- Perform powerful roles in a unique environment;
- Enjoy small class sizes and a dedication to personal mentorship;
- Study the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique with certified teacher, Professor Melissa Owens;
- Take cutting-edge courses in devised theatre and dramaturgy;
- Create a collaborative senior capstone project like writing a play, researching a dead diva or directing a musical.
Theatre students at Converse take a variety of courses in script analysis, performance techniques, and design & production. Courses are offered at beginning through advanced levels, and ensure each student graduates with a deep understanding of theatre, ready for the next step in their career. Theatre courses may be taken as electives by any student interested in theatre, though some courses are restricted to majors and/or minors and require a placement exam.