Theatre Arts Day

The Department of Theatre invites high school theatre students and teachers to attend our special day of workshops and fun during Theatre Arts Day! The day will provide students with the opportunity to: see a newly devised theatre piece, participate in a workshop led by a professionally-active faculty member, take a tour of our facilities, and find out more about careers and community practice in theatre. Our Fall 2026 date in October 8. Email Associate Professor Tom Burch for more information!

Theatre Arts Day SAMPLE schedule

9:00–9:30 a.m. | Arrival & Check-in at Robinson Hall Lobby
9:30–10:00 a.m. | Orientation in Belk Theater
10:00–10:45 a.m. | Roots and Words performance (Belk Theater)
10:50–12:00 p.m. | Faculty-led workshops (varied locations)
12:15 p.m. | Last remarks
12:30 p.m.| Departure or Optional Tour

As the date of the event gets closer, we will send information about parking, buses, study guides and teacher packets related to continuing education.

Choose from a variety of workshops

Theatre Arts Day allows students interested in theatre the opportunity to take workshops taught by faculty in our department. Choose two of the following workshops to attend:

Fun with Dialects
Acting through Song
Physical Theatre/Circus Workshop
Costume Renderings as Commercial Tool
LEDs in Costumes
Lighting Design Basics
Soundscape Creation
Introduction to Scenic Carpentry
Shakespeare Insults
Let’s Makeup (Stage Makeup)
Overcoming Roadblocks in Acting

Faculty and staff always welcome the opportunity to get to know prospective students and their families. If you cannot attend the given date, please contact Associate Chair for the Department of Theatre David Fillmore for alternative options.

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