School of Theatre Arts and Dance
Interim Director: Michelle Gaza, M.F.A.
Location: Frasier Hall 105
Theatre Arts – 970.351.2991
Dance – 970.351.1181
Faculty: Monte Black, M.F.A.; Jerald David Blatt, M.F.A.; Kimberly Clay, M.F.A.; Michelle Gaza, M.F.A.; Brian Hapcic, M.F.A.; Randall Harmon, Ph.D.; Rebecca Joy, M.F.A.; John R. Leonard, M.F.A.; Gillian McNally, M.F.A.; Andrea Moon, Ph.D.; Matthew Mott, M.F.A.; Mary Schuttler, Ph.D.; Anne Toewe, Ph.D.; Ken Womble, M.F.A.
Course(s) Offered (Prefix):
Program(s) Offered:
Musical Theatre BA
Theatre Arts BA
K-12 Drama Teaching Emphasis - Licensure: Drama Theater Arts (Grades K-12)
Dance Minor
Theatre Arts Minor
UNC's Theatre Arts program combines classroom instruction with first-hand experiences in theatre, musical theatre, and dance. General objectives of the University of Northern Colorado School of Theatre Arts and Dance are based on service and leadership in the arts at local, state, regional and national levels. An integral unit within the University, the School embraces the role and mission of the University and has designed its goals and objectives to support and enhance institutional purposes and directions.
The academic program provides technical support, scenes, costumes, stage direction, choreography, promotion, and general management for UNC’s popular Performing Arts Series.
During the summer, the College of Performing and Visual Arts presents the Little Theatre of the Rockies (LTR) and other events. LTR, established in 1934, serves as the production entity for Theatre and Musical Theatre. The LTR Summer company members are involved in acting and technical aspects of professional theatre, working under the excitement of a rigorous production schedule. As participants, they encounter a wide variety of opportunities to observe, learn from and share ideas with an experienced faculty, professional actors, singers, and technicians.
Admission. All degree program areas in the School of Theatre Arts and Dance (Theatre Arts and Musical Theatre) require an audition/interview for entrance into the degree program.
Students interested in majoring in theatre arts or musical theatre may be accepted as “Undeclared” if they meet the general admission requirements of the University. If a student has been accepted by the school after a successful audition or interview, then they will be designated as a theatre arts or musical theatre major.
Consideration of student acceptance will be made by the Admission Committee in the school in accordance with the student’s audition or interview, resume, letters of recommendation, and academic record.
Academic Requirements for Theatre Arts Majors
In addition to the Student Academic Standing Policy at UNC, the following requirements must bemet in order to persist as a major within the School of Theatre Arts and Dance:
- Theatre majors must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the major, and an overall minimum GPA of 2.8in order to persist in the program.
- A Student will be placed on School of Theatre Arts and Dance (STAD) probation if their cumulative GPA falls below a 3.0 in their major courses, or a 2.8 overall. Once placed on STAD probation, in order to reach good standing and avoid suspension from STAD, the student must raise the cumulative major GPA to a 3.0 or higher and the overall GPA to 2.8 or higher in their next 24 credits of enrollment.
- If, after 24 credits, the student’s GPA remains below the minimum requirements, the student will be expelled from the School of Theatre Arts and Dance. Expulsion is immediate upon completion of grading. At which time, the student will be notified of their removal from the program, and the student must declare a new major outside of STAD.
- An appeal may be made to the STAD appeals board within two weeks. An appeals board will be formed with a faculty representative from each concentration area: acting, design & technology, musical theatre, dance, theatre education, and theatre studies. The expulsion stands unless the faculty is unanimous in deciding to overturn it.
- Students must earn a C- or better in any class required within their program and concentration area. If a grade of D+ or lower is earned in a required course, that course must be repeated until a C- or better is achieved.
- The Theatre Arts program requires student majors to consult with and be advised by a faculty member teaching in the program.
- Students must complete a successful assessment each academic year. See individual programs and concentration areas for assessment procedures.
- Students must follow all guidelines outlined in the UNC Student Code of Conduct (BEAR code).
This code can be found here: https://www.unco.edu/dean-of-students/pdf/Student-Code-of-Conduct.pdf