Actors, designers, directors and technicians collaborate to inform and entertain us. As a theatre major, you can design and build stage sets, create costumes, and give television and stage characters personality. You can combine the words and ideas of the playwright, the movement and voices of the actors, and the scenic support of the designers and technicians to educate and entertain as a theatre major at Marquette University.

THE MARQUETTE theatre Major

DRAMA, COMEDY, MUSIC, DANCE. As a theatre major, you'll develop your craft starting in your first year through five main-stage productions, as well as dance concerts and studio productions. Performance opportunities range from the classics to experimental theatre, musicals and contemporary pieces. At least one play per season is centered on social justice.

MASTER THE TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF SCREEN AND STAGE. Choose from a wide selection of courses in acting and directing for stage and camera as well as theatre history, scenery, lighting, dance and costume design.

GET PERSONAL. The theatre major provides the opportunity to work on our main stage with professional actors, directors and designers. Acting and performance classes average 12 to 14 students; technical design and management classes average 10.

MINUTES FROM THE THEATRE DISTRICT. Marquette's location, mere blocks from Milwaukee's theatre district, allows theatre major students to collaborate or intern with professional companies such as the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Chamber Theatre, First Stage, Renaissance Theatreworks, Next Act and Boulevard Ensemble.

SETTING THE SCENE. 2004 Theatre Arts alumnus John Bobek has made appearances on shows such as How I Met Your Mother and The West Wing. Nick D'agosto had a recurring role on Heroes and a role in Final Destination 5. Danny Pudi plays a main role in the critically acclaimed Community. In four years, who knows what type of scene you'll set as a theatre major.

You might like the theatre major if you:

• Are artistic and creative
• Appreciate and have a flair for the performing arts

What can you do with a major in theatre?

About 20 percent of our theatre major graduates pursue master of fine arts degrees in acting, directing and design. Of those who seek employment, almost all get the job of their choice. Learn more about what you can do with a major in theatre from Marquette.

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