| The Theatre Academy is designed for the high school student ready to be immersed into the world of theatre. Mornings are spent sharing and understanding how and why the theatre experience is so vital to our lives. Emphasis is placed upon the foundations of text analysis for the stage, the common vocabulary and concepts of the theatre event as an art form, and examination of how theatre is created. Students will take a field trip to the famous Barter Theatre in nearby Abingdon, VA, to see the plays Snow White and Legally Blonde.
The afternoons are dedicated to the practical applications of what we discover in the morning sessions. Students will then develop their own scripted theatre piece to be performed during Friday evening's Arts Festival, which is open to family and friends.
The theatre academy is open to students ages 14-18.
Daily Schedule
All Fine Arts programs follow the same basic schedule and join together for meals and morning and evening activities. Theatre students enjoy an off-campus trip on Wednesday to the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA. Schedules are subject to slight changes and will be indicated at the time of check-in.
| 7:45-8:15 AM |
Breakfast for residential students |
| 8:15-8:30 AM |
Morning Devotions |
| 8:30-9:00 AM |
The Alexander Technique |
| 9:00-10:30 AM |
Introduction to Theatre |
| 10:30-10:40 AM |
Break |
| 10:45-12:10 PM |
Workshop Instruction |
| 12:10-1:00 PM |
Lunch |
| 1:30-2:30 PM |
Introduction to Theatre |
| 2:30-3:00 PM |
Break |
| 3:00-5:00 PM |
Workshop Instruction |
| 5:30-6:30 PM |
Dinner for residential students |
| 6:30-7:30 PM |
Free Time |
| 7:30-9:00 PM |
Evening Activity for residential students |
*The Alexander Technique
Milligan is fortunate to have a professor certified to teach “The Alexander Technique,” which is a method of learning how to use less effort in activity.
Faculty
The academy is led and taught by Milligan faculty who are highly qualified and experienced in their fields. Milligan students serve as counselors and staff throughout the week.
Dr. Dennis Elkins
Professor of the Practice of Theatre/
Associate Director of Drama Production
Dr. Elkins taught theater at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) from 2003 until he joined the Milligan faculty in 2009. He has also taught at the University of Colorado, Walters State Community College (Morristown, TN) and North Greenville College (Tigerville, SC). Elkins holds a bachelor of arts degree from Milligan College, a master of arts in speech and theater from the University of Tennessee, and a Ph.D. in theater from the University of Colorado. He also completed graduate studies at the University of Birmingham (England). He is currently completing certification as a teacher of the Fitzmaurice Voicework with Catherine Fitzmaurice. A member of the Actors Equity Association, the Southeastern Theatre Conference and the Voice and Speech Trainers Association, Elkins has presented papers on theater and vocal performance at academic conferences throughout the United States and has received several awards in his field, including the Presidential Fellowship from SCAD in 2004.
Richard Major
Professor of Theatre
Richard Major has been the guiding force of the Milligan College Theatre program for the past 26 years. Along with his duties of teaching, Mr. Major is the founder and artistic director for the Milligan College Theatre for Young Audience's company, which celebrates its 25th birthday this year. The annual Festival of One-Act Plays, which Major began in 1987, will also celebrate its 25th birthday this spring. Favorite past productions include Children of a Lesser God, Hamlet, Shadowlands, Oedipus the King, Man of La Mancha, Oklahoma!, Footloose, Pirates of Penzance, Comedy of Errors, Much Ado About Nothing, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Gospel According to Jazz, The Curious Savage, and Treasure Island. Dick is also an accomplished actor and is a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the professional stage actors union. At present, Dick is happily working on a production of Alice in Wonderland.
Theatre at Milligan
Milligan theatre productions have been featured at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival and graduates are involved in national touring companies, regional theatre, and various fine arts fields throughout the U.S. The Milligan College Theatre for Young Audiences has been touring elementary schools for over 20 years. Another 20-year tradition is the annual student-directed Festival of One Act Plays and Short Films.
The fine arts program at Milligan develops students’ God-given personalities and talents by increasing their appreciation for and knowledge of human creativity. In addition to being taught fundamental skills, theories, principles, and technologies, students learn the history and current trends in the arts.
Milligan College
Milligan College is a premier Christian liberal arts college in beautiful Northeast Tennessee. Milligan has been named one of the Top 10 best baccalaureate colleges and one of the Best Buys in the South by U.S. News & World Report. The college offers more than 25 academic majors and three graduate programs, all designed to help individuals prepare for lives of servant-leadership.
More Information
Questions? Contact artsacademy@milligan.edu or call 800.262.8337. Click here to download a registration form.
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