Toolkit for the Undergraduate Theatre Major
Abstract
This paper is a guide for high schoolers and college students studying to pursue a life in professional theatre. I decided to do this important research because I wished I had a guide to understanding what I needed and wanted as a student. This project is informed by interviews with professionals who work at Barter Theatre in Abingdon,VA, surveys completed by high school and college students, and guidance from the NAST Handbook (National Association of Schools of Theatre). Topics include the type of programs students should consider, preparation for studying at a college level, and skills they should carry with them post graduation. This thesis examines similarities and differences between the topics considered important by the accreditors, students, and professionals. What do high school and college students think is important vs. professionals vs. accreditors? How do expectations shift from high school to college? What do professionals find to be important from their days in undergraduate?
Start Time
16-4-2025 11:00 AM
End Time
16-4-2025 12:00 PM
Room Number
252
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Presentation Subtype
UG Orals
Presentation Category
Arts and Humanities
Faculty Mentor
Jonathon Taylor
Toolkit for the Undergraduate Theatre Major
252
This paper is a guide for high schoolers and college students studying to pursue a life in professional theatre. I decided to do this important research because I wished I had a guide to understanding what I needed and wanted as a student. This project is informed by interviews with professionals who work at Barter Theatre in Abingdon,VA, surveys completed by high school and college students, and guidance from the NAST Handbook (National Association of Schools of Theatre). Topics include the type of programs students should consider, preparation for studying at a college level, and skills they should carry with them post graduation. This thesis examines similarities and differences between the topics considered important by the accreditors, students, and professionals. What do high school and college students think is important vs. professionals vs. accreditors? How do expectations shift from high school to college? What do professionals find to be important from their days in undergraduate?