THEATRE is the profession of acting in, producing, directing, or writing plays.
About the Program
At MNU we offer a comprehensive approach to theatrical training that stresses technical practices, performances, theater management, and academic courses to develop you as an artistic member of the performing arts. You'll contribute to all productions, either as actors or as members of the crew.
You’ll have the opportunity to work and learn in the state of the art Bell Cultural Events Center with set construction and studio classes. And MNU is uniquely situated just 20 minutes from Kansas City, a top area for the theater arts with 12 professional companies in the metro.
THREE AREAS OF EMPHASIS
- Musical Theater
- Acting/Directing
- Technical Theater
YOU SHOULD KNOW
- Scholarships are available
- Auditions are required for scholarships
MANY OPPORTUNITIES
Our theatre students stage four major productions each year including:
- A musical in Mabee hall
- A mainstage play in Sunderland Black Box Theater
- A play, student or guest directed
- Student directed one-acts or a 24-hour play festival
Additional MNU acting opportunities include our
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Scholarships for Speech/Theatre Education majors are available to exceptional students who complete the Theatre Scholarship Application Form and perform a successful audition.
For more information contact the Department of Arts and Humanities at 913.971.3441 or e-mail finearts@mnu.edu.
Your Future
Careers
Touching many areas of the arts, you could become a(n)
- Actor
- Talent Manager
- Playwright
- Stage Manager
- Producer
- Costume Attendant
- Theater Director
Employers & Internships
Some of our recent Theater grads have landed jobs as:
- Professional Actors
- Professional Models
- Filmmakers
- Teachers
- Dramaturgs
- Agents
- Radio Personality
Related Majors
Other majors you may also be interested in learning more about:
You Can Succeed Here
Pioneer alumni are working in industries and cities around the world. During their time at MNU, they developed the skills and knowledge to succeed. Transformed by Christ to serve others – that’s real success.
While most college sophomores are still deciding what to major in, Hadley Copeland is already planning her application to medical school next semester. The Topeka, Kansas native is an honor student majoring in biology and minoring in
Home health nurse Taylor (Fries ’16) Hartke says even as a child she was an adventurer. Her dad described her as having “itchy feet.” She didn’t like staying in the same place for long. Her faith was also important, so finding
Exceptional student, athlete plans flexible, disciplined profession.
Aaron Tiffany (Business Administration, '05) isn’t exactly where he thought he'd be after graduation from MNU. Or actually, he is.
"Going in to college I didn't know what I wanted to do. Or that is what I would tell people," Aaron says. "Deep down, however
Kassidy (Ritchel ’14) Chuning worked hard and played hard. During high school, she played basketball and volleyball while maintaining a coveted GPA. Strong family values were woven into the fabric of her childhood.
Some people might say that alum Jason Menard, just 7 years out of MNU, is too young to be a high school assistant principal and athletic director. But those people clearly have not met Jason. Driven is an understatement.