Earlham College Theatre Arts Department

THEATRE ARTS DEPARTMENT MISSION: We see theatre as an essential part of the human experience; stories brought to life through imagination to be shared in community can transport and transform us. We teach Earlham students to create theatre that elicits compassion, challenges, the intellect, and encourages more conscious decision-making. We strive to develop students’ personal sense of responsibility to the communities in which they live and work.

PROGRAM: The Department of Theatre Arts curriculum provides learning opportunities in all major aspects of theatre. Academic theory is interwoven with practical application through student participation in theatrical productions and in-class projects. Four to eight annual departmental, senior project and student theatre company productions provide opportunities to perform, design, stage-manage, direct, produce and take on other leadership roles throughout the year. Guest artists interact with students in production, workshop, coaching and mentoring situations. Students who take full advantage of the opportunities offered will emerge as theatre artists who impact society through the kinds of theatre they create, the way they work, the stories they bring to light, and the audiences they choose to serve. Many alumni have pursued graduate degrees at such top institutions as Yale University and New York University. Others have joined professional internship programs at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago or companies in Minneapolis, Seattle, St. Louis and San Francisco. Still other graduates now use the creative, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills they developed through their theatre arts studies in occupations ranging from sports broadcasting to business management to teaching.

2017-18 PRODUCTIONS

IndyFringe Production of MIKE & RONNY: A LOVE STORY
Phoenix Theatre (749 N Park Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46202)
Friday August 18 @ 9pm
Saturday August 19 @ 3pm
Sunday August 20 @ 6pm
Tuesday August 22 @ 9pm
Thursday August 24 @ 7:30pm
Saturday August 26 @ 10:30pm
On Campus Performance at 7:30pm on Friday September 1st in McDaniel Studio Theatre (running time: 40 minutes)

SHE KILLS MONSTERS by Qui Nguyen
Earlham College - Runyan Center's Wilkinson Theatre
November 2, 3 & 4th @ 7:30pm


THE CHILDREN'S HOUR
Runyan Center's Wilkinson Theatre
March 29, 30 & 31st @ 7:30pm

DEVISED THEATER PROJECT
McDaniel Studio Theatre
TBA April


CASTING POLICY: Students, faculty, staff, and community members of all ages, body types, races, ethnicities, abilities, and experience levels are encouraged to audition for Earlham Theatre Arts Department productions. The first priority is to cast students in roles that will challenge them while providing opportunities for success and growth. Guest actors are cast when their contributions to the production will enrich student learning and enhance production quality.

Photo Archive of Past Productions: https://earlhamtheatrephotos.smugmug.com