Overview

Calvin's theatre program incorporates courses in teaching, producing, acting, directing, design management, publicity and more. Courses, internships, productions and off-campus programs will challenge you to explore the human condition, and to develop the skills vital to act in, direct, design, promote and write pieces for theatre. Join the Calvin Theatre Company in its 3-4 annual productions and build a special sense of community with other theatre students.

Careers in Theatre

• Member of a Touring Company
• Writer
• Radio Host
• Studio Director
• Stage Manager
• More

See job placement rates for Calvin grads.

Student involvement

Participate in Calvin Theater Company; Put on a play for the 24 Theater or Film Festival; Join the improv team.

Course Requirements 2012-13

Theatre major

The theatre major requires a total of 11 courses that cover the entire range of theatre topics, including acting, directing and design. It also offers real-world experience in the form of an internship. As well as three courses that satisfy core, the major includes optional courses outside of CAS in dramatic literature and philosophy.

• CAS-117 Introduction to Theatre and Drama
• CAS-120 Calvin Theatre Company
• CAS-218 Principles of Acting
• CAS-316 Principles of Directing
• CAS-319 Design for Theatre
• CAS-346 Internship in Communication 
• Two courses selected from CAS-180, 203, 303, 323, 390, or 395
• One course selected from CAS-320, or 321
• One course selected from CAS-248, ENGL-334, or ENGL-338
• One course selected from CAS-399, or PHIL-208

Theatre minor

• CAS-117 Introduction to Theatre and Drama
• CAS-120 Calvin Theatre Company
• CAS-218 Principles of Acting
• CAS-316 Principles of Directing
• CAS-319 Design for Theatre

Scholarships

Dollar amounts reflect awards given for the 2012-13 academic year.

Ervina Boeve' Scholarship for Theatre Arts

• award amount: $2,500
• junior CAS theatre major
• GPA 2.5+
• financial need not required
• apply through the communication arts and sciences department

CAS Department Mentoring Scholarship

• award amount: $1,800
• first-year
• HS GPA of 3.0+
• financial need not required; demonstrate leadership potential for the communication industry
• apply through the communication arts and sciences department by February 1

David J. Holquist Scholarship

• award amount: $1,600
• junior or senior
• GPA of 3.0+
• financial need not required; preference to those working with victims of injustice/personal tragedy
• apply through the communication arts and sciences department

John Miller Scholarship

• award amount $1,000
• junior or senior
• GPA of 3.0+
• financial need required; demonstrate excellence in theatrical ability
• apply through the communication arts and sciences department

William and Matilda Monsma Scholarship

• award amount: $2,500
• sophomore, junior, or senior
• GPA 3.0+
• financial need required; preference to students from the South Chicago area
• apply through the Calvin Portal

Kenneth and Phyllis Timmer Family Scholarship

• award amount: $1,500
• junior
• GPA 2.5+
• financial need considered; Michigan resident
• automatic consideration

Phyllis Den Braber Van Andel CAS Scholarship

• award amount: $2,500
• junior or senior
• GPA 2.5+
• financial need required; first preference to those pursuing a theatre major; second preference to those pursuing a major in film or media studies
• apply through the communication arts and sciences department

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Faculty

Teach This

Interested in teaching? You can gain certification in Theatre as a:

Calvin's teacher education program also contains education-specific course requirements that you must complete prior to certification. See course requirements for:

• Elementary education
• Secondary education