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Two students performing on the stage

Theatre


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The Theatre department offers three majors: Theatre, Music Theatre, and Speech & Theatre Education, as well as a Theatre minor.

Students who complete the degree requirements can expect to achieve the objectives of the program:

  • develop an appreciation for and knowledge of several areas of theatre including stage movement, vocal training, acting, dancing, stagecraft, design, directing, playwriting, theatre history, and script analysis (Academic);
  • acquire experience in performance and technical theatre and develop a strong work ethic that prepares them for postgraduate education or successful professional employment (Vocational);
  • recognize the human desire for creativity instilled by God and be able to apply a Christian worldview to the tasks of reading, writing, interpreting, and performing drama (Christian);
  • cultivate an appreciation for our nation's invaluable liberties, which are guaranteed by the Constitution and Bill of Rights, particularly the freedom of expression available to those in the performing arts (Patriotic);
  • develop an appreciation for the performing arts, their collaborative processes, and their positive contributions in both historical and contemporary society (Cultural). 

The Theatre department produces four productions per year including at least one major musical, which is usually presented in the spring. All students are welcome to participate in these productions. There are many opportunities for students to become actively involved in all aspects of the art of theatre, including acting, singing, dancing, directing, choreography, sound and light design, stage management, costuming, and makeup.

 

In addition to the main stage productions presented in the Jones Auditorium, student directors present a number of showcase productions in the intimate James L. Meikle Crossover Theatre. Participation in the Theatre program is open to all students on either a voluntary or credit-hour basis.

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Careers

The College of the Ozarks Theatre program emphasizes preparation for graduate school and professional experiences. Career choices open to a theatre graduate include professional stage work, backstage production work, theatre management, radio, television, and film.

Located just a few miles south of Branson, Missouri, the department is easily accessible to over 40 professional theatres, providing many internships and related work opportunities.

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                2024 Spring Shows

February 11 at 4:00 p.m. Student Directing Projects    

February 18 at 4:00 p.m. Student Directing Projects

MArch 3 at 4:00 p.m. Student Directing projects

March 24 at 4:00 p.m. Student directing projects

April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Beauty and the Beast   (Reservations recommended)

April 13 at 7:30 p.m. Beauty and the Beast  (Reservations recommended)

April 14 at 2:30 p.m. Beauty and the Beast   (Reservations recommended)

April 15 at 7:30 p.m.  Beauty and the Beast Student Convo (not open to the public)

April 16 at 7:30 p.m. Beauty and the Beast  (Reservations recommended)

May 1 at 7:30 Cirque de Variete'

May 2 at 7:30 Cirque de Variete'

FOR rESERVATIONS CALL 417-690-2626