BA in Theatre

The Chadron State College Theatre Studies Program's mission is to prepare students for professional and educational theatre through a comprehensive program of the practical application of knowledge bases and skills as well as sound analytical and theoretical development. Through a global perspective on theatre, its practices, and its history, students are provided the diversity necessary to their development as individuals and responsible members of world society.

The course of study is designed to prepare the student for a career in theatre and encourage personal and artistic growth in a student-centered environment that places equal value on classroom study and practical application. To this end, the program is dedicated to providing a classroom experience strong in historical, theoretical, and process-oriented work combined with extensive practical opportunities in production. Students are encouraged and expected to play key roles as actors, designers, technicians, and directors.

Chadron State College, founded in 1911, is the only four-year, regionally-accredited college in the western half of Nebraska. As a public institution with its roots in teacher education, Chadron State has evolved into a comprehensive college with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The College took pride in its accessibility and affordability and values diversity and inclusion in people and thought. CSC also seeks to harness impactful experiences and outcomes for its students and employees and recognizes student engagement and learning is a principal component to its mission:

“Chadron State College delivers experiences that foster knowledgeable and engaged leaders and citizens to enrich the High Plains region and beyond.”

The College chooses to celebrate collaboration and works diligently to create alignment between every department on campus. In fact, alignment is a crucial element of Chadron State 2030, the college’s strategic plans collection. Chadron State 2030 brings together the Master Academic Plan, the Campus Master Plan, and the Chadron State Foundation’s comprehensive campaign. All three work together to create a high-quality learning environment for students and an engaging and rewarding place to live and work.