FAQs
Q: Can freshman or non-major audition for the productions?
A: Yes, auditions are open to all students on campus.
Q: Can I double-major?
A: Yes, the majority of theatre majors are double-majors.
Q: Do you offer musical theatre?
A: No, We don't have a musical theatre program, but we do produce a musical each year. For that production we hire professional musical directors, choreographers, vocal directors, etc. who are actively working in theatre in Chicago. Students feel that they get excellent experience from working with these professionals. We also offer dance each year and you can take individual voice lessons through the music department.
Q: What opportunities are there in design and technical theatre?
A: Our design program is run by costume designer Jacqueline Firkins. We offer courses in stage design, lighting design, costume design, stage management, theatre management, drafting, crafts for the stage, etc. In our four studio productions, students are responsible for all of the design aspects. Some of our exceptional students have also designed for the mainstage.
Q: Do you have to audition to get into the program?
A: No, you don't have to audition to get into the theatre program. You need to be admitted into the University, then declare either a major or a minor in theatre. We do have auditions for scholarship money. These auditions are held each February and are available to incoming freshmen and transfer students. Please check the scholarship link on the home page of our web site.
Q: What internships are available?
A: Internships are offered on an individual basis. Since many of our faculty are involved in professional theatre, there are opportunities through them. If you work in outside, professional theatre and take our Fieldwork in Chicago course, you can earn 3 hours of credit.
Q: Do you offer graduate courses?
A: No, we are strictly an undergraduate program offering a B.A. in Theatre.
Q: Are there opportunities to study abroad in Theatre?
A: We have a summer in London course offered on a regular basis
Q: Is there a design or directing concentration?
A: In addition to our elective courses, there are many opportunities to get hands on training. Our program also offers a fully student directed and designed studio season. Production positions may have class prerequisites associated with it. Speak with your advisor for more information. If you have any other questions, please contact us at Theatre-info@luc.edu.
