Theatre - Midwestern State University (2024)

Eric Koger, Chair (Fain Fine Arts Center B123)
Professors: Koger, Lewandowski
Assistant Professor: Grace, Mallory
Professors Emeriti: Fischli, Henschel, Jefferson

Mission Statement for the Theatre Program

The mission of the Midwestern State University theatre program is to advance the study, creation, and performance of live theatre, and, in so doing, to equip students to make positive cultural contributions as theatre educators, professionals, or graduate students. The production component of the program, the MSU Theatre, plays a vital role in the pursuit of this mission by emphasizing creative process and challenging students and faculty to hold to its stated high standards: “In the classroom, on the stage, or behind the scenes, we will do our best to bring credit to our art form and to enlighten ourselves and those we entertain. To succeed, we must reject the gratification of ego and embrace unselfish cooperation, for ours is a collaborative art form. We must also take risks by allowing theatre to open our minds or disturb our audiences when such risks can promote a more tolerant, inclusive society.”

The Midwestern State University Theatre program is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

Programs and Courses

Programs

• Musical Theatre, B.F.A.
• Theatre, B.F.A.
• Theatre, B.F.A. with (Grades EC-12, All-Level) Teacher Certification

• Musical Theatre Minor
• Theatre Minor

Courses

• THEA 1011 - Singing for the Actor
• THEA 1113 - Women and Theatre
• THEA 1121 - Rehearsal and Production I
• THEA 1233 - Voice and Diction for Theatre
• THEA 1403 - Acting 1: Fundamentals of Acting
• THEA 1503 - Appreciation of Theatre
• THEA 1513 - Stagecraft
• THEA 1613 - Performance Makeup 1
• THEA 2011 - Singing for the Actor
• THEA 2113 - Movement 1: Physical Training for the Actor
• THEA 2121 - Rehearsal and Production II
• THEA 2122 - Dance for the Theatre: Jazz
• THEA 2132 - Dance for Theatre: Tap
• THEA 2142 - Dance for Theatre: Ballet
• THEA 2423 - Dramatic Analysis
• THEA 2433 - Theatre History I
• THEA 2443 - Theatre History II
• THEA 2613 - Performance Makeup 2
• THEA 3003 - Theatre History III
• THEA 3011 - Singing for the Actor
• THEA 3013 - Costume Construction
• THEA 3023 - History of Musical Theatre
• THEA 3121 - Advanced Rehearsal and Production I
• THEA 3123 - Movement 2: Advanced Acting Techniques
• THEA 3143 - Production Stage Management
• THEA 3353 - Computer Drafting for the Theatre
• THEA 3363 - Scene Design 1
• THEA 3373 - Costume Design 1
• THEA 3393 - Acting 2: Advanced Scene Work
• THEA 3433 - Principles of Directing
• THEA 3473 - Lighting Design 1
• THEA 3493 - Sound Design 1
• THEA 3513 - Special Topics in Theatre
• THEA 4011 - Singing for the Actor
• THEA 4113 - Methods of Teaching Theatre
• THEA 4121 - Advanced Rehearsal and Production II
• THEA 4153 - Dance for Theatre: Choreography
• THEA 4183 - Internship in Theatre
• THEA 4213 - Voice for the Theatre and Stage Dialects
• THEA 4223 - Acting 3: Period Acting Styles
• THEA 4233 - Musical Theatre Acting
• THEA 4363 - Scene Design 2
• THEA 4373 - Costume Design 2
• THEA 4393 - British Theatre: Performance
• THEA 4483 - Play Production
• THEA 4493 - British Theatre: Production
• THEA 4503 - Independent Study in Theatre
• THEA 4513 - Advanced Project in Performance
• THEA 4523 - Advanced Project in Design/Technology
• THEA 4543 - Lighting Design 2