Overview

Mission

Through a global perspective on theatre, its practices, and its history, students are provided the diversity necessary to their development as an individual and responsible member of a world society.

The course of study is designed to prepare the student for a career in theatre and to encourage personal and artistic growth in a student-centered environment that places equal value on both classroom study and practical application. To this end, the Theatre program of Chadron State College is dedicated to providing a classroom experience strong in historical, theoretical, and process-oriented work combined with extensive practical opportunities in production in which students are encouraged and expected to play key roles as actors, designers, technicians, and directors.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon Completion of this program, students will:

Demonstrate a working knowledge of theatre as a collaborative art form.

Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of light, set, and sound design as well as voice, acting, and movement in performance.

Describe and apply the concepts that constitute the making of theatre and performance.

Distinguish between various genres in playwriting and performance and the intrinsic demands of these various genres.

Acquire and articulate a working knowledge of the vocabulary for describing and analyzing plays, scenes, designs and performances.

Demonstrate understanding and application of key concepts through assignments in design, costuming, lighting, directing, and /or performance.

Demonstrate understanding of theatre as a business with a grasp of unions, agents, and professional protocols.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Acting

Technical Theatre

Stage Make-Up

Audition Techniques & Practices

Beginning Directing

Lightning Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chadron, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Admissions Application.

Submit Official Transcripts and Scores.

Arrange to have proof of English proficiency.

Submit your Financial Declaration and Certification and bank letter.

Submit your Health and Immunization forms.

Submit copy of current passport.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

6056 USD / year

≈ 6056 USD / year
Out-of-State

6056 USD / year

≈ 6056 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6056 USD / year

≈ 6056 USD / year

Living costs

Chadron

United States

1004 - 1549 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Mission

Student Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chadron

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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