Theatre Arts

Ellensburg
McConnell 102

509-963-1750
Fax 509-963-1767
www.cwu.edu/~theatre
See Web site for how Theatre Arts could be used for educational and career purposes.

Faculty and Staff
Chair
Scott R. Robinson

Graduate Coordinator
George W. Bellah, III

Professors
Brenda Hubbard, performance head, acting, directing, literature, M.F.A .
Scott R. Robinson, resident costume designer, M.F.A.

Associate Professor
George W. Bellah, III, graduate coordinator, movement, stage combat, acting, M.F.A.
Michael J. Smith, acting, directing, voice, literature, musical theatre, M.F.A.

Assistant Professors
Christina Barrigan, resident lighting designer, M.F.A.
Elise Forier, theatre education, youth theatre, playwriting, M.F.A.

Lecturers
David Barnett, scenic technology, M.F.A.
and additional guest instructors

Staff
David Barnett, McConnell stage manager/technical director
Paulette Bond, costume shop manager
Leslee Caul, director of marketing and development
Mary Makins, senior department secretary
Linda Waters, fiscal technician II

Department Infomation

The department works in two theatres and various studios and shops.

Most graduate courses are offered in the first and second summer sessions. Many are intensive and meet from three to 10 hours per day. Most candidates can complete approximately 16 credits per summer. The theatre arts department also offers graduate courses in the Drama Teachers’ Summer Institute. Qualified students in the institute may enroll in the master’s degree courses if room permits, and master’s candidates may enroll in selected courses from the institute listings.

Housing for master’s candidates and summer institute teachers is available in nearby university accommodations. A limited number of teaching or research assistantships are available to qualified candidates for both the summer and the academic year.

Admission Requirements

Incoming candidates are expected to meet the requirements for admission to the graduate school at Central and the following program requirements: two years of teaching experience or two years of professional theatre experience earned in preparation for teaching; permission of the faculty, which may include prerequisite courses if the candidate does not hold a bachelor’s degree in theatre and basic course work in theatre history. (Prerequisite courses may often be taken in the Drama Teachers’ Summer Institute.) An assessment entry exam is required and is taken shortly after classes begin. Neither the GRE nor a foreign language is required for the program.

Graduate Assistantships

Teaching or service assistantships are assigned to second or third summer candidates. A limited number are available. Assistantships are appointed by the dean of Graduate Studies upon recommendation of the department chair.

Assistantship applications must be completed by Feb. 16 in order to insure consideration. Applicants should submit all materials required by the university graduate office. Registrar Services at (509) 963-3001 to receive application materials.