The Theatre Program encourages creative thinking and the development of the multiple crafts of theatre through experiences in design, rehearsal, and performance. We strive to provide you with:
- Exposure to a wide variety of performance styles and historical periods.
- Opportunities to improve self-discipline in preparation for a dealine-driven, production-oriented career.
- A supportive environment in which you will be encouraged to try new things an learn form your failures.
Unlike most Theatre programs, Tarleton gives all theatre major the opportunity to begin their professional training during their first semester.
This includes opportunities in:
- Acting
- Design
- Dance
- Musical Theatre
- Technical Production
- Stage Management
- Publicity
- Costumes
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Theatre Organizations
The Tarleton Players, the oldest theatre organization at Tarleton, strives to promote interest and encourage further knowledge and experience in theatrical arts by the presentation of productions for the benefit of the college and community. Any student at Tarleton may be a member. For more information, contact faculty sponsor, Prudence Jones.
Alpha Psi Omega aims to stimulate interest in theatre activities at Tarleton and to secure for the university all the advantages and mutual helpfulness provided by a large national honorary fraternity. By electing students to membership, the fraternity provides a reward for participation in theatre activities. To learn more about Alpha Psi Omega, contact faculty sponsor, Dan Stone.
United States Institute of Theatre Technology, a national organization for professionals and educators in design and technology, has a unique mission to serve the performing arts profession and its supporting industry and to encourage and stimulate the finding and training of those demonstrating performance, talent, and the creation of production facilities and audiences in the state of Texas.
Membership is open to students in good standing. To learn more about USITT, contact faculty sponsor Prudence Jones.
