About Us
INTRODUCTION
Students with an interest in theatre may choose from several different areas of emphasis, each providing a well-rounded knowledge of the art form as well as an opportunity to specialize. The various curricula combine formal classes in theory with practical application and experience in the School’s theatres, studios, labs, and shops.
The School annually produces five to eight theatrical works in one of three recently renovated performance areas: the Gladys G. Davis Theatre, the Vivian Davis Michael Laboratory Theatre, and the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre. The Division also produces in the Antoinette Falbo Theatre and the historic Metropolitan Theatre located downtown. These productions provide practical experience for our theatre students, and serve the community audience a balance of classical, modern, and contemporary theatre.
The School offers minors in dance and theatre for the student with an interest in pursuing a different major at WVU.
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
- National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
- United States Institute of Theatre Technology (USITT)
- Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC)
- West Virginia Theatre Conference (WVTC)
- Puppeteers of America
- Union Internationale de la Marionnette (UNIMA-USA)
- National Dance Education Organization (NDEO)
- American College Dance Festival Association (ACDFA)