Theatre Arts Department

College of Arts and Humanities
Ellensburg
McConnell Hall, room 102
Mail Stop 7460
509-963-1750
Fax: 509-963-1767
e-mail: theatre@cwu.edu
www.cwu.edu/theatre
    See the website for how this program may be used for educational and career purposes.
 

Faculty and Staff
Chair
Christina Barrigan, MFA

Professors
Christina Barrigan, MFA, head of design, resident lighting designer
Michael J. Smith, MFA, head of performance, dialect, acting and directing

Associate Professors
Marc Haniuk, MFA, resident scenic designer
Emily Rollie, PhD, theatre studies, education

Assistant Professor
Natashia Lindsey, PhD, dramaturg, history, literature

Senior Lecturers
Jerry Dougherty, MFA, production manager, stage and production management
Jason Tucholke, MFA, sound shop manager, sound design and technology

Lecturers
McKenzie Baird, MFA, choreographer, dance
David Barnett, MFA, McConnell stage manager, scene shop manager, technical director
Callum Morris, MM, musical director, music theory
Lirit Elizabeth Olyan, MFA, costume design and fabrication
Kathryn Stahl, MFA, performance

Staff
Mary Makins, secretary senior

Department Information
The Department of Theatre Arts offers comprehensive study in the varied facets of theatre arts as they relate to theatre production. Coursework prepares students for rigorous and rewarding work within Central Theatre Ensemble (CTE), the production arm of the program, leading to professional work in the entertainment industry. Based on a professional model of theatre, CTE offers students the opportunity to thrive in all aspects of theatre production in a safe and mentoring environment, working in state-of-the-art venues supported by fully equipped shops and studios.
 

Admission Requirements
A cumulative grade point average of 2.7 (B-) in the pre-major required courses must be achieved with a minimum grade of “C+” (2.3) in each course. The applicant must have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all other collegiate study.

Pre-major required courses:

• TH 107 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: (4)
• TH 144 - Foundations of Acting Credits: (3)
• TH 166 - Theory of Play Production Credits: (3)
   

BFA Specializations
Admission to the BFA is by audition/interview only. Auditions/interviews are held each year, in late February and early March. See the Auditions Procedures Page www.cwu.edu/theatre/node/2479/#8.

Program Outcomes
For information on program outcomes, please go to: www.cwu.edu/mission/assessment-improvement/slo-assessment-plans. 

Course Offerings
Frequency of course offering information can be found at the department website: www.cwu.edu/theatre or by contacting the department directly.

Programs

• Theatre Studies, BA

• Musical Theatre, BFA
• Theatre Design and Production, BFA
• Theatre Education, BFA
• Theatre Performance, BFA

• International Theatre Experience Certificate

• Dance Performance Minor (TH)
• Non-profit Organization Management Minor (TH)
• Theatre Arts Minor

Courses

• TH 481 - Kennedy-Center Festival
• TH 487 - Theatre Pedagogy
• TH 488 - Introduction to Dramaturgy
• TH 489 - Career & Portfolio Preparation
• TH 490 - Cooperative Education
• TH 491 - Workshop
• TH 492 - Practicum in Devising and Touring Theatre
• TH 493 - Theatre Laboratory
• TH 494 - International Theatre Experience
• TH 495 - Senior Research Project
• TH 496 - Individual Study
• TH 497 - Honors
• TH 498 - Special Topics
• TH 499 - Seminar