Theatre Arts - Milligan University

The theatre arts major stresses a basic knowledge and appreciation for all facets of theatre work. Theatre arts graduates can work as actors, costumers, stage managers, set designers, lighting technicians, sound operators, stage carpenters, arts agency promoters, and stage directors, while others can go on to study theatre in graduate school in preparation for teaching or work in professional theatre.

The study of theatre may serve to foster students’ vocational interests as well as prepare them for more concentrated theatre studies in the future.

The theatre arts minor fits well with numerous majors including but not limited to Bible, business administration, English, film, history, humanities, and psychology.

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Course Requirements

View all details and course requirements for this program in the Milligan University Catalog. The Milligan University academic catalog is the official, authoritative source for all academic requirements and policies. Any discrepancies in curricular requirements from other sources will default to the Catalog.

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Facilities

McGlothlin-Street Theatre

Elizabeth Leitner Gregory Center for the Liberal Arts was dedicated February 1, 2008 and houses the McGlothlin-Street Theatre. The theatre is a state-of the-art facility that includes a 294-seat theatre with proscenium stage, fly system, orchestra pit, green room, dressing rooms, box office, and concessions area. The theatre is used for the University’s celebrated theatre arts program, humanities program, academic lecture series, and various campus and community events.

Mary B. Martin Auditorium & George O. Walker Auditorium

Seeger Memorial Chapel was dedicated November 4, 1967. The chapel is a multi-purpose structure serving the University in worship, instruction, lectures, concerts, and drama. The main sanctuary-auditorium, which seats 1145, was renovated in summer 2010 and named the Mary B. Martin Auditorium. The George O. Walker Auditorium, located on the lower level, accommodates 125 and is named in honor of George O. Walker, a long-time trustee and friend of the University.