Theatre (Major)

As Theatre majors, our students explore all aspects of theatre. Using an experiential education model, our students are provided hands-on opportunities:
• Perform in plays and musicals
• Design and construct sets
• Choreograph and perform stage combat
• Design, hang and focus stage lighting
• Stage-manage mainstage productions
• Design marketing and media
• Write their own plays to be performed
• Create stage makeup effects
• Direct their peers in productions.
Each of these hands-on learning experiences allows our students to hone their skills, deepen their understanding, and build a portfolio of work that can be shared with future employers.

Students may also choose to double major (theatre plus another academic area). Some majors that integrate well with Theatre include Communication Arts, Education, English, and Political Science. Students may also elect to add a minor to a Theatre Major. Communication Arts, Music, and Art are excellent minors to add to a Theatre Major.

Our students also have opportunities to engage in theatre-making and learning outside of the classrooms and mainstage productions. On campus we have the student-lead Educational Theatre Company (ETC), vocal ensemble groups, and arts-centered guest speakers. Students also attend events off campus like seeing live professional productions, volunteering at area theatres, and working internships with arts organizations. During the summer, WC students are helped to find internships away from campus or with local groups such as Wilmington College Community Summer Theatre and Clinton County Kids & Co.

Wilmington College Theatre productions are open to all students, not exclusively majors. You do not need to be a theatre major or minor to audition for the shows or work in a technical area.

*There are financial scholarships and talent awards available for theatre majors and minors. Talent Awards are available for students who major, minor or participate in theatre and sign agreements to be involved in the productions each semester. Please contact Wynn Alexander, Area Coordinator, for more information on amounts available, applications, and deadlines.

2023-24 Theatre Season

LUCKY STIFF by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty, November 16, 17, 18—2023 at 7:30 PM, Heiland Theatre

SHE KILLS MONSTERS: YOUNG ADVENTURERS EDITION by Qui Nguyen, February 29, March 1 & 2—2024 at 7:30 PM, Heiland Theatre

ALUMNAE-DIRECTED SPRING PLAYS, Directed by Cherie Cooper-Darragh (’85) & Tara Lydy (’96), April 18, 19, 20—2024 at 7:30 PM, Heiland Theatre