
Theatre + Theatre Education
Theatre + Theatre Education
Theatre + Theatre Education
You recognize the power of storytelling and the joy of creating—new characters, new worlds, and new experiences for audiences. Whether your goal is to be on stage, behind the scenes or sharing your love for theatre with the next generation of students, Northwestern's theatre or theatre education major is perfect preparation for your future. You'll graduate a well-rounded artist, well-prepared for whatever role comes next. And if your career interests lead you in other directions but you still want to be involved in theatre, that's an option too. Your participation may even earn you a scholarship.
Why NWC?
Why NWC?
Why NWC?
At Northwestern, you'll experience all aspects of the theatre arts—both on stage and off. You'll take acting, stagecraft and directing courses, as well as classes in scenic, lighting, costume and sound design.
You'll also be taught by Christian professors who believe theatre's greatest power is its ability to pose important questions—and who are committed to wrestling with those questions within a faith community.
The theatre education major must be paired with a second major in secondary education. An arts administration minor and a career concentration in Christian theatre ministries are also available.

Outcomes
Northwestern’s theatre graduates are working in New York City, appearing on stages in Chicago, and teaching at colleges and universities across the United States.
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Experience

As a theatre student, you’ll gain experience in all aspects of theatre—producing, directing, acting, lighting, sound design, scenery and costuming. Each year, our department presents:
- 3 to 4 mainstage productions per year
- An annual children’s show performed for thousands of area schoolchildren each fall
- Student-directed plays that showcase the work of Northwestern playwriting classes
- The Drama Ministries Ensemble (DME), a theatre troupe that performs in churches and during annual tours in the U.S. and abroad
- Black V, a student improv team that gives regular performances across campus and in the community
Experience

As a theatre student, you’ll gain experience in all aspects of theatre—producing, directing, acting, lighting, sound design, scenery and costuming. Each year, our department presents:
- 3 to 4 mainstage productions per year
- An annual children’s show performed for thousands of area schoolchildren each fall
- Student-directed plays that showcase the work of Northwestern playwriting classes
- The Drama Ministries Ensemble (DME), a theatre troupe that performs in churches and during annual tours in the U.S. and abroad
- Black V, a student improv team that gives regular performances across campus and in the community

Support NWC theatre
Support NWC theatre
Support NWC theatre
Northwestern's Theatre Patrons support the college's theatre program and students through an annual membership drive held each fall. All Theatre Patrons are recognized in play programs and receive show previews and privileged ticket reservation information. They also are invited to an annual banquet held prior to a performance.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND COSTS
Producer: $1,000
- 24 prepaid tickets for the season
- 6 banquet invitations
Director: $750
- 20 prepaid tickets for the season
- 5 banquet invitations
Stage Manager: $400
- 16 prepaid tickets for the season
- 4 banquet invitations
Actor + 1: $200
- 8 prepaid tickets for the season
- 2 banquet invitations
Actor: $125
- 4 prepaid tickets for the season
- 1 banquet invitation
NWC Employee/Emeritus + 1: $120
- 2 banquet invitations
NWC Employee/Emeritus: $85
- 1 banquet invitation
Faculty + Staff
Brilliant scholars. Committed Christians. Invested in you. That's Northwestern's faculty.





