Winthrop University
701 OAKLAND AVENUE
ROCK HILL, SC 29733
803-323-4938
Chairperson: Daniel Gordon, gordond@winthrop.edu
Academic Year: August to May
Degrees Offered: BA Theatre
Program Objectives: Foster individual students' aesthetic, intellectual, and creative development within the context of a liberal arts education as they pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. Through class instruction, private coaching, mentoring, and performance, the department advocates both
theoretical and creative explorations. The goal is to achieve an understanding of the social, political, historical, and technological aspects of theatre and dance and how they will continue to evolve in the future. The Department of Theatre and Dance strives to encourage dialogue and creative self-examination, and to challenge the status quo. We are a community committed to sharing stories about all our collective humanity. We strive to afford opportunities for students to develop a significant level of competency in one emphasis in theatre (acting, musical theatre, design/technical, K-12 teacher certification).
theoretical and creative explorations. The goal is to achieve an understanding of the social, political, historical, and technological aspects of theatre and dance and how they will continue to evolve in the future. The Department of Theatre and Dance strives to encourage dialogue and creative self-examination, and to challenge the status quo. We are a community committed to sharing stories about all our collective humanity. We strive to afford opportunities for students to develop a significant level of competency in one emphasis in theatre (acting, musical theatre, design/technical, K-12 teacher certification).
History: Intensive professional training is provided to ensure the development of highly motivated, self-disciplined graduates. Students can be assured their Winthrop degree meets the rigorous professional standards of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), of which the university is an institutional accredited member.
Facilities, Classrooms, and Theatres: PERFORMANCE SPACES: 331-seat proscenium theatre and 100 seat flexible blackbox. INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES: 3 dance studios, Design classroom, Creator Space with Yeager
Light Lab, SUPPORT SPACES: scenic studio, costume studio, greenroom, makeup room, conference room, box office.
Light Lab, SUPPORT SPACES: scenic studio, costume studio, greenroom, makeup room, conference room, box office.
Scholarships and/or Assistantships: The Mary Howell Deckle Award that
provides for the full cost of tuition for 4 years; and Dean's Meritorious Awards
that range from $1000-$4000, renewable for 4 years.
provides for the full cost of tuition for 4 years; and Dean's Meritorious Awards
that range from $1000-$4000, renewable for 4 years.