Baldwin Wallace University · United States
Theatre: Acting & Directing
The Theatre: Acting & Directing program at Baldwin Wallace University provides a comprehensive education for aspiring actors and directors. This major combines extensive hands-on learning with a robust curriculum, equipping students with the technical and narrative skills essential for a successful career in theatre. You will gain proficiency in areas such as acting, voice, movement, make-up, audition techniques, script analysis, directing, and stage management.
Foundation courses delve into literature, history, performance, technical aspects, and collaborative studies, fostering analytical skills and deep insights into professional theatre practices. The program emphasizes small class sizes, individualized attention, and strong faculty mentoring. Students are actively encouraged to pursue professional apprenticeship opportunities both nationally and internationally to build experience and networks.
BW faculty are active professionals with connections to prominent theatres including Cleveland's Great Lakes Theater, Cleveland Public Theatre, and the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. These connections provide invaluable opportunities for students to gain real-world experience, earn Equity points, network, and develop an impressive resume. On campus, students can participate in numerous theatrical productions in various roles, from performance to design, construction, management, and marketing. BW offers diverse learning environments with both proscenium and black box theatres, accommodating traditional and contemporary staging methods.
