Department of Theatre Arts
Theatre majors develop valuable skills, including public speaking, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
The department embraces the liberal arts mission and sees theatre as a vehicle for personal growth and creative expression. Theatre Simpson is a dynamic community that encourages students to explore their potential by participating in various opportunities.
Departmental courses and projects provide students with cultural and artistic experiences to develop their abilities to observe, reflect, think critically, and communicate.
Students are encouraged to develop their artistic and leadership skills through work on and off campus. In a collaborative and supportive environment, they are challenged to achieve academic, aesthetic, and production standards of excellence.
Participation in Simpson Productions is open to all students. Departmental participation scholarships are available.
Prospective scholarship students must audition and/or be interviewed. 3) Work-study positions are available in the scene shop, properties, lighting, sound, costumes, box office/house management, marketing, and educational outreach.
