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Theatre Performance (B.A.)

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The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance at Seton Hill will give you the training and experience to confidently move forward as a versatile performing artist.

Why the Theatre Performance Program at Seton Hill University?

All-Steinway SchoolAs a student in Seton Hill University's Theatre Performance Program, you will have access to a wide variety of opportunities to build a future in the profession. At Seton Hill, you can:

  • Perform in the Theatre and Dance Department’s many plays and musicals.
  • Make the most of our state-of-the-art facilities, including our Arts Center and Performing Arts Center.
  • Have the opportunity to work in our costume and scene shops, as well as the box office.
  • Earn credits studying abroad with other students and Seton Hill faculty.
  • Get all of the benefits of our Apple Distinguished School, including a MacBook Air laptop for all full-time freshmen.
  • Take advantage of aid and scholarships just for performing arts majors.
  • Participate in clubs like the Dance Club or the Student Theatre Activities Council.

Performance and Production Opportunities

Seton Hill's Theatre and Dance Programs offer three full-length theatre productions, two dance concerts and a number of studio productions each year. All productions offer an array of performance and technical opportunities. First-year students are encouraged to audition and get involved with a production from their very first week here on the Hill.

Internships & Careers

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers opportunities for actors will continue to grow. Seton Hill's Musical Theatre Program has a long track record of student success, with students working as interns, apprentices and performers in theatre companies and theme parks around the country.

Seton Hill's award-winning Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) will work with you, your professors and local, regional and national employers to prepare you with the career preparation skills, internship opportunities and placement services that you need - as a student and after you graduate.

Faculty

At Seton Hill, you'll learn from skilled faculty in the School of Visual and Performing Arts who have a variety of experiences in all areas of the performing arts.

Audition

In addition to the University's requirements for admission, prospective musical theatre majors must successfully complete an audition with members of the theatre and dance faculty to be admitted into the Theatre and Dance Department at Seton Hill University. Completing the audition process also makes you eligible for scholarships.

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Faculty

Kerra Alexander

Adjunct Faculty

Ken Clothier

Assistant Professor - Resident Designer

Joseph Domencic

Associate Professor of Musical Theatre and Theatre

Karen Glass

Assistant Professor of Theatre - Resident Scenic Designer

Girard Holt

Adjunct Ballet Instructor, Choreographer

Lisa Leibering

Assistant Professor Costume Design and Technology

Denise Pullen

Co-Chair, Associate Professor of Theatre

TaMara Swank

Assistant Professor, Department Coordinator, Dance

Kellee VanAken

Dean, School of the Visual and Performing Arts, Department Chair, Theatre and Dance, Associate Professor of Theatre

Caila Yates

Technical Director/Production Manager