Why Wooster?

Theatre and Dance occupy a central place in Wooster’s cultural life and draw on the creative energies of many students, both majors and non-majors. Each year’s production season offers students opportunities to develop their skills as writers, performers, directors, designers, technicians, or dancers. The small college atmosphere provides a chance for close interaction with faculty and gives many students the chance to participate in theatrical and dance productions.

The Wooster Dance Company welcomes students who have a variety of dance experiences. The Dance Company presents two concerts each year, with the fall event being informal and experimental. Dance company members also serve the concerts as dance coordinators, costumers, lighting specialists, and actors and have the chance to take master classes with visiting artists.

The Theatre and Dance Department offers renewable scholarships to first-year students who show promise in acting, directing, play writing, design and technology, or dance. The department employs students in the scene and costume shops, the box office, and Media Center.Wooster also offers theatre and dance students off-campus opportunities with the Great Lakes Colleges Arts Program in New York, internships with professional theatres, and study abroad at renowned schools of dance and drama.