Theater Arts Minor

Theater Arts Overview

Theater Arts Overview

At the core of the theater program is the strong belief that a liberal-arts education is inherently inseparable to the artist’s process. This relationship provides a cornerstone for the practice and study of theater, as theater by its very nature is a multi-disciplinary art form. The theater program is designed to attain a balance between a strong liberal-arts education and intensive study in the student’s chosen area of focus, and to meet the needs of the major who may eventually wish to pursue a professional career in theater, as well as the nonmajor, who may simply want to gain a greater understanding of the play or the performance process.

The program places a strong emphasis on performance and practice as a teaching tool for students at many different levels of work. Each semester, the program presents professionally directed productions of classic and contemporary theater as one of our Theatre Practicums. Theater productions are open to all Clark students, regardless of major/minor. Each practicum requires an audition to join the acting aspect or an application to join the tech/design aspect. There are also opportunities to act and direct in student club productions with Clark University Players Society and Clark Musical Theatre.

The theater-arts major is designed to offer an interdisciplinary framework that serves as foundation for the student to enter their primary area of expertise. Once the basic course requirements have been fulfilled, there is a great deal of flexibility in developing a program well suited to the individual needs and interests of the student. The faculty takes a proactive role in the design of this program, preparing the student to enter their chosen field or next level of study.

For more information, please visit the Theater Arts Department’s website.

Minor Requirements

 The minor in theatre can take many forms and should be designed with a faculty advisor.

Theater Arts Faculty

Theater Arts Courses

Courses offered within the last 2 Academic Years