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Introduction
Welcome to the School of Performing Arts Theatre Program! As a student of the Theatre Program you will find your years with us full of excitement, challenges, and rewards. This section of the handbook provides a brief introduction to the inner workings of the Theatre Program: its academic aspects as well as production information. It will attempt to explain some important terms, outline some vital policies, procedures, and guidelines, and answer any questions you may have during your course of matriculation. As this is a brief introduction, there may be additional questions or concerns which arise during your years of study. Please consult your advisor or the Program Director of Theatre whenever questions come up..
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Mission Statement
The WSU Theatre Program seeks to develop and nurture a community of scholars and creative artists who will become actors, designers, technicians, educators, innovators and advocates of theatre in the 21st century.
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Objectives
To offer a broad academic program, balanced by an extensive production schedule.
To provide an environment for the intellectual and artistic growth of students and faculty as creative artists.
To contribute to the general advancement of theatre through creative, artistic and scholarly work by students and faculty.
To support, serve, and enrich the campus and community through workshop offerings, education outreach programs, acting as consultants, providing talent for various organizations and presenting plays, film, and audio work to enlighten and educate the WSU community, the city of Wichita and the surrounding regions.