School of Theatre Arts

Pre-professional training in a liberal arts setting

At Illinois Wesleyan University's School of Theatre Arts, you'll be valued for who you are. Our low faculty-student ratio ensures you'll enjoy close mentoring relationships with our faculty, and the close-knit campus community means you'll never feel like "just a number." Because IWU is strictly an undergraduate institution, you'll never be taught by graduate students or compete with them for opportunities. Wefocus on you.

But we don't just want to flatter you. We want you to be challenged to stretch yourself. You'll have the opportunity to explore all aspects of theatre through coursework and hands-on experiences, both on-campus and off. You'll broaden your base of knowledge through our liberal arts program. You may discover some passions you never knew you had!

By the end of your four years here, you will feel enabled to succeed. You will have begun your own network of contacts, through our alumni, your internship, your jobs working summer stock, and the visitors we bring in for Guest Artist Days. You will have a good resume, a  game plan for beginning your career, and a superior educational foundation on which to build your dreams.

Theatre students here are smart, talented, and focused on their goals. Does this sound like the kind of place you're looking for? Don't just take our word for it... browse the site for the facts  about our program and praise from our alumni. Then make an appointment to visit our campus and see for yourself!

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2008-2009 Season:
In the Heart of America
September 30 - October 5

The Women of Lockerbie
October 23-26

Of Thee I Sing
November 18-23

An Enemy of the People
February 17-22

Spokes
March 10 - 12

Faculty Choreographed Dance Concert
April 7-12

The Precious Damsels
& Aria da Capo
May 19-23