School of Theatre Arts and Dance
Interim Director: Anne Toewe, Ph.D.
Location: Frasier Hall 108
Theatre Arts – 970.351.2991
Website: arts.unco.edu/theatre/
Faculty: Monte Black, M.F.A.; Joshua Chenard, M.F.A.; Kimberly Clay, M.F.A.; Ryan Driscoll, M.M.; Michelle Gaza, M.F.A.; Brian Hapcic, M.F.A.; Randall Harmon, Ph.D.; Mary Houston, M.F.A.; Carrie Klofach, D.M.A.; John R. Leonard, M.F.A.; Gillian McNally, M.F.A.; Andrea Moon, Ph.D.; DJ Pike, M.F.A.; Mary Schuttler, Ph.D.; Anne Toewe, Ph.D.; Ken Womble, M.F.A.
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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. Entrance into the BA Theatre Arts - Theatre Studies Concentration does not require an interview nor audition. All BFA degree programs and the K-12 Teaching Concentration require an audition/interview for entrance into the degree program.
If a student meets the general University admissions requirements, they will be accepted as “seeking” – meaning the student is admitted to the University, but entry to their theatre program of choice is dependent on a successful audition and/or interview. If a student is accepted by the School of Theatre Arts & Dance, their program will then be designated as BFA Acting, BFA Musical Theatre, BFA Design/Technology, or BA K-12 Drama Teaching.
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.
Requirements for Theatre Arts Majors
- The Theatre Arts program requires student majors to consult with and be advised by their major advisor.
- Students must complete a successful assessment each academic year. See individual degrees/programs for assessment procedures.
- Students must follow all guidelines outlined in the UNC Student Code of Conduct (BEAR code). This code can be found here: www.unco.edu/dean-of-students/pdf/Student-Code-of-Conduct.pdf