{"id":15,"date":"2016-10-27T18:22:09","date_gmt":"2016-10-27T18:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/theatrearts\/default\/"},"modified":"2023-09-09T23:03:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-09T23:03:30","slug":"default","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/","title":{"rendered":"Theatre Arts &#8211; Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-15\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-15-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"soliloquy-outer-container\" data-soliloquy-loaded=\"0\"><div aria-live=\"polite\" id=\"soliloquy-container-2224_1\" class=\"soliloquy-container soliloquy-transition-fade soliloquy-fade soliloquy-controls-active soliloquy-arrows-active  soliloquy-theme-base no-js\" style=\"max-width:960px;margin:0 auto 20px;\"><ul id=\"soliloquy-2224_1\" class=\"soliloquy-slider soliloquy-slides soliloquy-wrap soliloquy-clear\"><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-1 soliloquy-id-2225 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-2225\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Wild-Party-960x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Wild Party\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">The Wild Party, Fall 2018 - Dir: Tim Howard, Scenic: Liz Popiel, Lighting: Scott Cally, Costumes: Sharon Sobel<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-2 soliloquy-id-4091 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-4091\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-2 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2024\/03\/53572332682_283ee38dbb_4k-scaled-960x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Next to Normal\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Next to Normal, Spring, 2024 - Dir: Justin P. Cowan, Scenic: Clifton Chadick, Lighting: Oliver Wason, Costumes: Christina Beam<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-3 soliloquy-id-3991 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3991\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-3 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2023\/12\/DSC7507-960x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Angels\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Angels in America - Part One, Fall, 2023 - Dir: Tim Howard, Scenic: Clifton Chadick, Lighting: David Sexton, Costumes: Brenda Phelps<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-4 soliloquy-id-4133 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-4133\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-4 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2024\/04\/SR.PP_.1-scaled-960x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Something Rotten\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Something Rotten, Fall, 2023 - Dir\/Choreo: Russell Garrett, Scenic: Clifton Chadick, Lighting: Scott Cally, Costumes: Christina Beam<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-5 soliloquy-id-4237 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-4237\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-5 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/53670094997_de4df92135_k-960x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"The Crucible\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">The Crucible, Spring 2024 - Dir: Donna Baldwin-Bradby, Scenic: Danielle DeLaFuente, Lighting: Mone\u00e9 Mayes, Costumes: Oriana Lineweaver<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-6 soliloquy-id-2227 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-2227\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-6 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Hand-to-God-960x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Hand to God\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Hand to God, Spring 2019 - Dir: Sal Trapani, Scenic: Liz Popiel, Lighting: Scott Cally, Costumes and Puppets: Liz Popiel<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-7 soliloquy-id-2228 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-2228\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-7 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Ernest-960x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Ernest\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Ernest and the Pale Moon, Spring 2022 - Dir: Donna Baldwin-Bradby, Scenic: Clifton Chadick, Lighting: Daisy Long, Costumes: Mary Donovan<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-8 soliloquy-id-3658 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3658\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-8 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2023\/08\/52708459381_bd542aa3c2_4k-scaled-960x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Allegro\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Rodgers and Hammerstein's Allegro, Spring 2023 - Dir: Justin P. Cowan, Scenic: Clifton Chadick, Lighting: David Sexton, Costumes: Joni Johns-Lerner<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-9 soliloquy-id-2230 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-2230\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-9 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Sweeney-960x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Sweeney\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Sweeney Todd, Spring, 2022 - Dir: Tim Howard, Scenic: Maureen Freedman, Lighting: Scott Cally, Costumes: Maureen Freedman<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-10 soliloquy-id-4210 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-4210\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-10 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2024\/04\/53639850921_7d979b9c9f_c-960x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Donkey Show\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">The Donkey Show, Spring 2024 - Dir: Sal Trapani, Scenic: Maureen Freedman, Lighting: Alix Lewis, Costumes: Joni Johns Lerner<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-11 soliloquy-id-2235 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-2235\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-11 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/DSC_2164-scaled-960x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Melancholy Play\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Melancholy Play: a chamber musical, Fall, 2021 - Dir: Justin P. Cowan, Scenic: Clifton Chadick, Lighting: Daisy Long, Costumes: Joni Johns Lerner<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-12 soliloquy-id-2229 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-2229\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-12 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Peter-and-the-Starcatcher-960x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Peter and the Starcatcher\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Peter and the Starcatcher, Spring 2018 - Dir: Pam McDaniel, Scenic: Liz Popiel, Lighting: Scott Cally, Costumes: Irene Hatch<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-13 soliloquy-id-2241 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-2241\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-13 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/279885381_10159614931068376_8254801588654492960_n-960x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Metamorphoses\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Metamorphoses, Spring 2022 - Dir: Sal Trapani, Scenic: Liz Popiel, Lighting: Scott Cally, Costumes: Lisa Jordan<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-14 soliloquy-id-2251 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-2251\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-14 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Ernest-1-960x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Ernest\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Ernest and the Pale Moon, Spring 2022 - Dir: Donna Baldwin-Bradby, Scenic: Clifton Chadick, Lighting: Daisy Long, Costumes: Mary Donovan<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-15 soliloquy-id-2244 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-2244\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-15 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Violet-960x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Violet\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Violet, Spring 2017 - Dir: Tim Howard, Scenic: Paulo Seixas, Lighting: Scott Cally, Costumes: Sharon Sobel<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-16 soliloquy-id-2242 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-2242\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-16 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Cat-960x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Cat\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Spring 2016 - Dir: Sal Trapani, Scenic: Liz Popiel, Lighting: Scott Cally, Costumes: Irene Hatch<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-17 soliloquy-id-2250 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-2250\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-17 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Screen-Shot-2022-06-07-at-8.11.51-PM-3-960x600_c.png\" alt=\"Melancholy 2\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Melancholy Play: a chamber musical, Fall, 2021 - Dir: Justin P. Cowan, Scenic: Clifton Chadick, Lighting: Daisy Long, Costumes: Joni Johns Lerner<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-18 soliloquy-id-2108 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-2108\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-18 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2021\/10\/245448351_10159262609023376_6557900629765199704_n-960x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Head Over Heels\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Head Over Heels, Fall 2021 - Dir: Scott Wise and Elizabeth Parkinson, Scenic: Maureen Freedman, Lighting: Scott Cally, Costumes: Brenda Phelps<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-19 soliloquy-id-2243 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-2243\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-19 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Night-Music-960x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Night Music\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">A Little Night Music, Fall 2019 - Dir: Tim Howard, Scenic: Liz Popiel, Lighting: Scott Cally, Costumes: Ricky Lurie<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><noscript><div class=\"soliloquy-no-js\" style=\"display:none;visibility:hidden;height:0;line-height:0;opacity:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Wild-Party.jpg\" alt=\"Wild Party\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2024\/03\/53572332682_283ee38dbb_4k-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Next to Normal\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2023\/12\/DSC7507.jpg\" alt=\"Angels\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2024\/04\/SR.PP_.1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Something Rotten\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/53670094997_de4df92135_k.jpg\" alt=\"The Crucible\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Hand-to-God.jpg\" alt=\"Hand to God\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Ernest.jpg\" alt=\"Ernest\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2023\/08\/52708459381_bd542aa3c2_4k-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Allegro\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Sweeney.jpg\" alt=\"Sweeney\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2024\/04\/53639850921_7d979b9c9f_c.jpg\" alt=\"Donkey Show\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/DSC_2164-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Melancholy Play\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Peter-and-the-Starcatcher.jpg\" alt=\"Peter and the Starcatcher\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/279885381_10159614931068376_8254801588654492960_n.jpg\" alt=\"Metamorphoses\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Ernest-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ernest\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Violet.jpg\" alt=\"Violet\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Cat.jpg\" alt=\"Cat\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Screen-Shot-2022-06-07-at-8.11.51-PM-3.png\" alt=\"Melancholy 2\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2021\/10\/245448351_10159262609023376_6557900629765199704_n.jpg\" alt=\"Head Over Heels\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2022\/06\/Night-Music.jpg\" alt=\"Night Music\" \/><\/div><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p class=\"title\" style=\"margin-left: -4px;margin-top: 20px\">Theatre Arts at WestConn<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: -20px\"><span class=\"inlineheader\" style=\"font-size: 11px;color: #00457a\">Don't just dream it.....Act on it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"subTitle\">Overview<\/p>\n<p>Our NAST-accredited Department of Theatre Arts provides a strong professional training approach to the study of the art and craft of theatre. Students who pursue a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/bfatheatrearts\/\">BFA in Theatre Arts<\/a> prepare for a myriad of professional careers as they relate to the student's personal interests in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/bfatheatrearts\/bfa-theatre-arts-acting-concentration\/\">Acting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/bfatheatrearts\/bfa-theatre-arts-design-tech-concentration\/\">Design\/Technology<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/bfatheatrearts\/bfa-theatre-arts-stage-management-concentration\/\">Stage Management<\/a>\u00a0through our specialized and rigorous curriculum. Students pursuing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/bfa-musical-theatre\/\">BFA in Musical Theatre<\/a> prepare for professional performance careers through the BFA program's intensive curriculum and training. For students interested in a broader\/liberal arts theatre education, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/ba-theatre-arts\/\">BA in Theatre Arts<\/a> program is the perfect place for a more expansive, less specialized, approach. \u00a0While there is no audition or interview process for the BA in Theatre Arts Degree, the BFA in Musical Theatre degree, as well as all concentrations within the BFA in Theatre Arts degree do require an in-person audition\/interview for admittance into those programs.<\/p>\n<p>The WCSU Department of Theatre Arts produces six MainStage productions every year in our brand-new, state of the art, 98-million dollar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/theatre-arts-facilities\/\">Visual and Performing Arts Center<\/a>. \u00a0Our productions include both musicals and traditional plays, and range in style and genre from classic to contemporary. \u00a0All students in our department, regardless of degree program, are heavily involved in all aspects of these productions. \u00a0Whether performing on stage, building scenery, hanging lights, running sound, contributing to dramaturgical research, or stitching costumes...upon graduation, our students will have had hands-on experience in multiple areas of production. \u00a0 Our students leave WCSU not only well-equipped with a plethora of skills in a diverse and expansive array of theatrical disciplines.<\/p>\n<p>Our proximity to NYC (one hour to midtown Manhattan) gives us a unique opportunity to make excellent use of its vast resources, including hiring well-known casting directors &amp; agents for our annual Senior Showcase, Broadway choreographers for our staged productions, and various guest artists for master classes. Many faculty members have worked extensively in the Broadway and TV community, and have received Tony, Drama Desk and Emmy awards. The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/full-time-faculty\/\"> theatre faculty<\/a> also maintains close ties with professional organizations, activities, and research facilities within the greater tri-state area. Opportunities such as professional training workshops and performances by guest artists are regularly planned to introduce students to the professional environment through these connections.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the Theatre Arts Department at WCSU participates in The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) annually, and has received many top national awards from the festival. Design\/Technology students also have the opportunity to attend the national USITT conference annually, gaining access to the latest technology being developed specifically for the stage. \u00a0Keeping our students up to date on the latest technology and trends is something for which we as a department take great pride.<\/p>\n<p>We welcome you to come and visit - to see for yourself - not only the caliber of this program, but also the hands-on commitment of our incredible faculty and staff.<\/p>\n<p class=\"subTitle\">Areas of Study<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bullets\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/bfatheatrearts\/\">Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre Arts<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Concentrations in Acting, Design\/Technology, Stage Management\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/bfa-musical-theatre\/\">Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Musical Theatre<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/ba-theatre-arts-theatre-studies-option\/\">Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre Arts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"subTitle\">Program Features<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bullets\">\n<li>Professional Resident Faculty<\/li>\n<li>Six faculty or guest directed main stage and studio stage productions per academic year<\/li>\n<li>Yearly New York City Senior Showcase with Broadway casting directors &amp; agents<\/li>\n<li>Workshops with NYC Stage, TV and Film Professionals<\/li>\n<li>Internships possible with New York City and Connecticut Regional and Professional theatres.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stay up-to-date\u00a0on all Department of Theatre Arts News and Announcements - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WCSUDepartmentofTheatreArts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow us on Facebook!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-15-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-15-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-15-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-video panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-video so-widget-sow-video-default-f379b959fc93-15\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">WCSU Department of Theatre Arts<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sow-video-wrapper\n\">\n\t\t\t<video\n\t\t\tid=\"sow-player-1\" class=\"sow-video-widget\" preload=\"auto\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;\" controls \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source type=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Fgs2a0bXx9Y?si=syabZAc7ttxTWqib\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/video>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-15-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Theatre Arts at WestConn Don&#8217;t just dream it&#8230;..Act on it! 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