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
- Theatre scholarships are available to exceptional students who follow the Audition Information, complete the Theatre Scholarship Application Form, and perform a successful audition.
- 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
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.