OWU theatre students study and experience all aspects of theatre and dance. Performance, production, history, and theory are all part of a comprehensive, liberal arts approach to the art form.

About the Major

Ohio Wesleyan's theatre program offers a wide range of options for beyond-the-classroom learning and opportunities to add minors or a second major in another field so you can create a program that fits your interests and career goals.

Students in the Theatre major are expected to be involved in a production each semester. In addition to classes and on-campus programs, majors are encouraged to take advantage of off-campus internships or study experiences during their junior year or first semester of their senior year. The OWU New York Arts Program provides excellent career-oriented experiences for those with acting, directing, design, production, or dance interests. Students focusing on theatre history or theory might consider opportunities in Europe.

OWU also offers a pathway to a teaching license in theatre education, which can be completed within four years on campus. To receive the state's Multi-age License in Drama and Theatre, you will major in Theatre and minor in Education. During your senior year you will complete a senior project and a semester of student teaching. See all the theatre education requirements.

Related Minors

Highlights

Graduate Outcomes

Ryan Haddad '15

Ryan J. Haddad is an actor, playwright, and autobiographical performer based in New York. His acclaimed solo play Hi, Are You Single? was presented in The Public Theater's Under the Radar Festival and has toured the country.

Performing Arts Alumni

Department Contact Info

Location

Ohio Wesleyan University
Sanborn Hall (Music) | Chappelear Drama Center (Theatre)
61 S. Sandusky St.
Delaware, OH 43015
P 740-368-3702
F 740-368-3314

Department Contacts

Chair: Richard Edwards
Professor in the Department of Performing Arts – Music
Sanborn Hall 205
740-368-3721 | rdedward@owu.edu

Academic Assistant: Lisa Hill
740-368-3702 (Sanborn Hall 104 – Music)
740-368-3846 (Chappelear Drama Center 106 – Theatre)
lahill@owu.edu