Theatre is based on life.
“It holds a mirror up to nature, as Hamlet says. That’s why it’s important to have theatre as a part of a liberal arts education, and why students interested in the theatre need a liberal arts context, such as Alma offers, for their studies,” says Alma theatre professor Joe Jezewski
Alma’s theatre program couples an emphasis on creativity with numerous opportunities for students to act, direct, design, and learn about theatre history. A Bachelor of Arts with a major in theatre is offered.
Alma College Theatre typically presents four public theatric performances during the academic year, including the annual Alma College Theatre One-Act Play Festival, directed by upper-level theatre students.
Theatre class
Students interested in theatre find many hands-on opportunities to practice their art and craft:
Students in Alma’s directing program have the opportunity to direct one-act plays as a part of an annual campus theatre festival. An advanced directing class lets students direct full-length productions as well.
Design students have access to excellent lighting, scenery and shop facilities. Student designers are involved in all of Alma’s theatrical productions, often assuming full responsibility for set and lighting design.
Students interested in the technical aspects of theatre make extensive use of the state-of-the-art facilities offered by the Heritage Center, serving as master electricians, properties foreman and in many other major positions.
