Theatre

Minor

The Theatre minor requires 15 credit hours. The theatre minor is intended to provide students from any major who wish to gain from a variety of meaningful academic and practical experiences in theatre. Upon completion of this minor added to any appropriate major, students will be prepared to work in a non-commercial field of theatre such as community theatre or to pursue advanced training leading to a career in professional theatre. When combined with the Communication major, this minor will allow students to become active participants in a variety of theatrical professions such as design, public relations, house/event management, stage lighing, etc.

Course Requirements

THE 103 Introduction to Theatre
THE 100 Theatre Production Kaitlyn Lee photo_Auditions
OR THE 101 Theatre Production
ENG 423 Drama
OR ENG 433 Shakespheare and His Times
COM 373 Topics in Communication
(rotating theatre emphasis of "Fundamentals of Acting", "Stagecraft", "Directing", etc.)

Total Minor Program: 15 credit hours

For a complete description of the above requirements, please go to the Course Catalog .

Theatre Scholarships

A Theatre Scholarship at Trine is awarded to students demonstrating exceptional talent in one or several areas of the theatrical arts. Areas include, but are not limited to, acting, directing, set/sound or light design, costume design, or stage management. Recipients also have a clear desire to grow and utilize their talent while studying here and also later in life. Students must audition and/or meet with the theatre professor in order to be considered for this scholarship. For more information, email Theatre Professor Mindy Maples: maplesm@trine.edu

Recipients are required to:

Meet with the theatre professor three times a semester:
- Twice with all theatre scholarship recipients, and once individually with the theatre professor
Participate in one theatrical production each semester (acting, publicity, backstage, etc.)
Register for Theatre Practicum (currently Theatre Production) for 1 credit per semester to document time spent on a production
Have at least a 3.0 GPA from high school
Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA at Trine
Be an active member in Drama Club