Theater Arts Department
McConnell Hall Room 102
(509) 963-1750
theatre@cwu.edu
Students |
|
Majors as of Fall Quarter 2020 | 119 |
BFA Design/Production | 9 |
BFA Musical Theatre | 27 |
BFA Performance | 17 |
BA Theatre Studies | 55 |
Minors as of Fall Quarter 2020 | 37 |
Theatre Arts Majors pursuing degrees through the William O. Douglas Honors College | 3 |
Theatre Arts Undergraduate Degrees awarded in 2018-19 |
26 |
Percentage of first-year applicants admitted to BFA programs 2020 | 12% |
Average class size for Theatre major's classes | 12 |
Student to faculty ratio fall 2020 in Theatre Arts |
6.6 : 1 |
Percentage of faculty with highest degrees in their fields. | 80% |
Diversity at CWU Ellensburg Campus (non-white European) Spring 2017 |
32% |
Diversity at CWU Theatre Arts |
20% |
Specialized techniques incorporated in performance training:
Rasaboxes, View Points, Susuki
Specialized software incorporated in design and technical training:
VectorWorks®, QLab®
Recent Awards of Distinction Earned by Theatre Arts Students:
Recent Awards of Distinction Earned by Theatre Arts Faculty:
Two-time winner Kennedy Center Gold Medallion
Crystal Apple for Teaching Excellence: for “having a positive impact on teacher preparation and CWU pre-service candidates”
3 international conference presentation invitations
6 times KCACTF Meritorious Achievement Award for Scenic Design
5 times KCACTF Certificate of Merit for the Direction
KCACTF Certificate of Merit for the Musical Direction
CAH Faculty Artistic Achievement Award
5 times KCACTF Meritorious Achievement Award for the Lighting Design
2 times Production chosen as production to compete at the KCACTF Region VII festival
KCACTF Meritorious Achievement Award for Ensemble Collaboration
KCACTF Certificate of Merit for Dr. Betty Evans One Act Play Festival
Washington State Thespians - Service Above Self Award
College of Arts and Humanities Distinguished Chair Award
KCACTF Regional Nomination for Summer Faculty Fellow
Department Memberships and Awards:
Dialogues is a free colloquium series that highlights the work of diverse artists, scholars, and act
CWU Student Ellie Cook A Finalist In Broadway Dance CompetitionCWU student Ellie Cook (BFA Musical Theatre) is NOW IN THE TOP 9 of the Broadway World Nex
CWU Student Participates In National Competition At The Kennedy CenterEaston Benson, a Central Washington University junior (Theatre) is one of four 2019 nominees for the