needs. In a program where I was exposed to every aspect of the art, from acting to design, it was easy to find my place in the world of the theatre. I also left UW-Parkside with the skills I needed to be confident in myself and to further my education and career. I truly believe that I would have never received the opportunities that I was given at a larger university with a bigger name. The personal hands on training that I received allowed me to hone my skills and become a well rounded artist and theatre professional. With the help of this incredibly collaborative and supportive program, I was able to take what I learned at UW-Parkside and transfer it into an acceptance letter from an internationally competitive program in Musical Theatre Writing at NYU. My time at Parkside was exactly what I needed to give me the confidence and skills to pursue my dreams and make them a reality." Continue exploring the Theatre Arts Department by visiting their website
Exceptional Professional Theatre Training at UW-Parkside
Only UW-Parkside Theatre offers . . .
- Excellent Kenosha location between Milwaukee and Chicago, within 60 miles of 200+ professional theatres.
- Unique 50 Student “Quality Cap,” offering an impressive 7:1 student/staff ratio and personalized training for the 50 exceptionally gifted students accepted into our company.
- BFA-level concentrations in acting, musical theatre, direction and management, design and technology, theatre education, and arts administration.
- Active Professional Theatre Affiliation Programs with the finest regional theatres, including the Milwaukee Repertory and Steppenwolf Theatres.
- Frequent affordable theatre trips to Milwaukee, Chicago, New York City, and London.
- Apprenticeships and internships at professional theatres offered and encouraged to help prepare you for the real world after graduation.
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