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Theatre + Theatre Education

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.

What's playing at NWC

From Shakespeare and showtunes to hilarious comedies and moving dramas, Northwestern's theatre department is sure to impress with outstanding acting performances, colorful and creative costumes, innovative sets and props, and a commitment to artistic excellence.

CURRENT SEASON
TONY NOMINATION Earned by Northwestern alum Cora Vander Broek for her Broadway performance
TO THE KING TO THE RESTORATION Said before every performance—a reminder of the ultimate goal of NWC theatre
1ST PLACE Won by theatre major Sierra Tumbleson in dramaturgy at the Region Five Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
NATIONAL RECOGNITION Theatre major Jack MacGregor received national awards for technology and scenic design at the Region Five Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.

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.

Join our standout alumni at:

402 Acting Academy
Omaha, NE
Ballet Memphis
Memphis, TN
Sight + Sound Theatres
Lancaster, PA
Walt Disney
Orlando, FL
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Experience

Performances and productions
Theatre scholarships
Theatre off campus
Arts administration
Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
High school theatre camp
DeWitt Theatre Arts Center
Drama Ministries Ensemble

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

Current season

Experience

Performances and productions

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

Current season

Theatre scholarships
Theatre off campus
Arts administration
Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
High school theatre camp
DeWitt Theatre Arts Center
Drama Ministries Ensemble
Support NWC theatre

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.

Dr. Robert Hubbard
Professor of Theatre
Ethan Koerner
Instructor in Theatre
Drew Schmidt '05
Associate Professor of Theatre
Molly Wiebe Faber
Assistant Professor of Theatre
Jodi Grant
Theatre Office Manager
Cindy Moeller
Assistant Technical Director