The act of creating—of making something, such as a piece of music, a work of theater or a new dance—is a uniquely human endeavor in which all cultures engage.
The thrill of creating and performing is both intellectually and viscerally satisfying to the artist and the audience. Also, more than any other discipline, theater arts can enhance self-confidence, creative thinking and public-presentation skills. Emmanuel allows for every student, not only majors and minors, to actively engage in this exciting discipline that combines creativity, technique, historical awareness and insight into the human condition.
To bring a moment to life onstage, many hours of rehearsal, costume design, set construction and other behind-the-scenes work must take place. As a theater art student, you will gain an appreciation of theater history and of the various roles that bring works of theater from the script to the stage, applying your talents and training to the Theater Arts Department's productions.