Overview
From our rehearsal rooms to our stages, our spaces serve as a catalyst for your theatrical journey. Combined with our supportive environment and faculty and staff dedicated to your success, our department has what you need to be inspired and empowered on your journey toward artistic growth.
The emphasis on forging meaningful connections through theatrical storytelling sets us apart. Our accomplished faculty of working artists, dedicated staff and the wider arts community will become your collaborators and mentors. These connections are seamlessly woven into your education, providing you with a strong network of industry professionals.
Situated in Milwaukee, our department grants you access to Wisconsin’s thriving creative economy. As a theatre student, you’ll have exclusive opportunities to intern and collaborate with leading performing arts organizations. Outside of the classroom, our students are involved with all the city’s professional theatre companies, including the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, First Stage, Skylight Music Theatre, Renaissance Theaterworks, MKE Black Theatre Festival and more.
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Faculty and Staff
Our inspirational faculty and staff make sure students feel welcome and empowered to think outside the box and explore all possibilities of making art at UWM. Visit the Peck School of the Arts directory to meet these artists, explore their biographies and engage with recent work.
Scholarships and Aid
Financial constraints shouldn’t hinder your artistic dreams. Our comprehensive range of scholarships and aid programs is designed to empower and support artists like you.
Study Abroad
We believe that a complete education in the arts should take you beyond the classroom and the local community. By studying abroad, you’ll gain more than a change of scenery. You’ll embark on a transformative educational experience and bring a global perspective to your field of study. Explore upcoming trips offered in partnership with the Center for International Education.
Mission
The Theatre Department’s mission is to educate students in the practice and study of theatre and encourage students’ creative and critical development. The Department supports the application of theatre skills in lasting, strong, and meaningful ways throughout their lives.
Our urban setting provides access to a thriving professional arts community with opportunities to engage with the region’s many cultural groups and institutions through service learning, internships, and fieldwork. These experiences support students interested in developing as artists, educators, and scholars and by actively encouraging them to be theatre makers.
Undergraduate Advising
Academic advising is a collaborative process that empowers students to realize their maximum educational potential. Students are encouraged to visit the Peck School of the Arts Advising & Student Services page to meet with your advisor prior to each semester’s registration period. Advisors provide students with individualized appointments to assist with degree requirements, course selection, campus resources, college success strategies, graduation assessment, academic policies and more.
Theatre Courses
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to the theatre as a form of artistic, social and human expression from point-of-view of both theatre audience and theatre artist.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: A
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
An introduction to basic acting techniques of personalization, focus, and scene study explored through participatory and collaborative exercises and assignments.
Prerequisites: Non-Theatre major.
General Education Requirements: A
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Basic acting techniques of personalization, focus of attention, theatricality and scenic truth explored through exercises, improvisation, development of ensemble and solo and partnered performance
Prerequisites: Theatre major or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
An introduction to a wide variety of improvisations and games which are designed to free and channel the self expression of performers and non-performers.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: A
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Cross cultural study of US ethnic and racial identities through materials drawn from a variety of theatrical arts practices.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
General Education Requirements: A, CD
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-4 cr. Undergraduate.
Practical work on live performance productions. Credit earned by serving on publicity, house, stage, sound, light, or costume crews, or by stage managing or performing.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in THEATRE 214(P) or THEATRE 225(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 4 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to the study, methodologies, and practice of participatory theatre including happenings, environmental theatre, therapeutic theatre, and celebratory theatre.
Prerequisites: none
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Methods of analysis of the dramatic text for production; the elements of a play through discussion and written analysis of selected works.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: A
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Principles and practices of theatrical construction techniques for scenery and props, lighting and sound installation emphasizing safety and craftsmanship. Requires scheduled work in production studios under faculty supervision.
Prerequisites: none
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introductory properties shop/management artisan skills with basic construction and finishing techniques for stage properties.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 214(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2020, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of basic techniques in computer aided design and graphic arts for the theatre.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2020, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Emphasis on materials, effects of light, color and character analysis.
Prerequisites: none
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Mechanics and technology of art of costuming. Covers aspects of the costumer's craft focusing on practical work in shop.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Basic acting techniques in realism and extended realism through scene work and exercises exploring dramatic action, focus of attention and script analysis.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 110(P) or THEATRE 260(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Design process exploring styles, methods, and presentation for scenery and costumes in traditional and non-traditional theatre.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of skills to locate, analyze, and tell stories from multicultural sources and ranging from personal experience to myths and legends.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to max of 9 cr. Additional prerequisites may be required for scheduled sections - check the Schedule of Classes for more information.
General Education Requirements: A
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration of stage and theatre management processes including rehearsal and production management techniques and introductory management principles for non-profit theatre
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Construction of costumes; advanced tailoring techniques, practical application of classwork in costume shop.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 225(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploring design concepts for performance / theatrical production environments. Emphasis on different production styles, creativity, and design collaboration.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: A
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Designing the play, understanding the basic principles of costume design. Rendering technique, color theory and the elements of design are covered.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2020, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Performances, demonstrations, and lectures focusing on specific aspects of theatrical production. Attendance at live theatrical performances required
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
General Education Requirements: A
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Participatory exploration of comedy improv, theatre games, and long-form improvisation designed to free and channel self expression and creativity. Open to performers or non-performers alike.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Repeatable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Practical design, fabrication and installation of scenic effects emphasizing the use of pneumatics, electric motors and sensors.
Prerequisites: THEATRE 214(P) or consent of instructor
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2019, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of design sensibility for stage set design from script analysis, research, and initial concept to model making of final design.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of skills in stage painting techniques for scenery and properties.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of the development of theatre art and its practice, performance, and scripts, from classical antiquity through the 19th century.
Prerequisites: soph st; satisfaction of GER OWC-A req.
General Education Requirements: OWCB, A
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of the development of theatre art and its practice, performance, and scripts from 1900 to the present.
Prerequisites: soph st; satisfaction of GER OWC-A req.
General Education Requirements: A, OWCB
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Survey of Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latinx theatre and performance. History and cultures of the Americas that shape these productions.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of LACS 324 or LATINO 324. LACUSL 324 and THEATRE 324 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
General Education Requirements: A, CD
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of costume and fashion from Egyptians to present. Emphasis on the sociological and cultural changes in patterns of dress and behavior.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: A
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration of advanced acting techniques through various topic changes.
Prerequisites: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration of sound recording and playback techniques for live performance including digital editing and computer based show control systems.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Hands-on exploration of seeing, making, and controlling light with emphasis on its practical application in live performance, video/film, architecture, and experiential design.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2022, Fall 2020, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration of flatpattern drafting for stage costumes.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 285(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to principles of draping techniques applied to stage costumes.
Prerequisites: THEATRE 225(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Playwriting process through in-class excercises, writing assignments, critical analysis, and discussion.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Playwriting process through in-class excercises, writing assignments, critical analysis, and discussion.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Applied theatre practices and/or performance projects, that are developed through research, service-learning or in community settings.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre Education or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 6 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of skills for the successful management of theatrical productions from auditions through rehearsal and performance.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced study and practical skill development related to work practices typical of theatrical costume and property shops.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 215(P) or THEATRE 285(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Spring 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Scene study in musical theatre, developing character through song, movement and text.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre BFA: Performance and a C grade or better in THEATRE 230(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Basic skills of staging, play analysis, rehearsal technique, and production organization.
Prerequisites: jr st; Theatre 213(P) & 230 (P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Basic skills of staging, play analysis, rehearsal technique, and production organization.
Prerequisites: jr st; Theatre 213(P) & 230 (P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Explore theatre careers, research job search methods/ processes- portfolio, resume, webpages- for job interviews/auditions and create a long-range career plan.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May not be retaken for credit. Production BFA majors enroll for 2 cr, Performance BFA majors enroll for 1 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration of elements and principles of lighting design and creative design process.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2019, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration of vocal anatomy, breath and breath support for speech, individual vocal habits and the actor's vocal warm-up.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre BFA Performance or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of THEATRE 430.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 430(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced level practical work on live stage or studio events in any area of production, design, management or performance.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Theatre management processes utilizing leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills for budgeting, scheduling, personnel and facility management, and season planning.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Skill development in designing sound and using digital editing systems to create sound effects, sound-scaping and basic music composition for storytelling on the stage.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Training and exercises to create physical awareness, skills, and presence in space for performance through movement, improvisation, and sensory/composition work.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre BFA Performance or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Physical exercises, improvisation, and text work to deepen the connection between actor and imagination utilizing full bodywork for creating character and dramatic action.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 440(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Understanding and utilizing creative drama and other arts-in-education techniques to enhance experiential learning in classrooms and other educational venues.
Prerequisites: soph st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Ongoing development of aesthetic and professional practices in performance.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre BFA Performance and a grade of C or better in THEATRE 230(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken twice.
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Theatre projects that reflect students' skills in making theatre, engaging in community, and/or within cultural, educational, and business settings. Research presentation required.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 320(P) and THEATRE 260(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of basic acting skills and application to texts. Emphasis on psycho-physical technique, dramatic action, personalization, expressive use of self.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre BFA Performance or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Fundamentals of acting in classical texts.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 470(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Creation of capstone performance for Musical Theatre track.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 408(P) and consent of program.
Course Rules: May be retaken to a max of 6 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Theatre experiences for growth and development of elementary school child. Discussion, lectures, and experimentation, analysis of materials, age groups, and situations. Teaching of children's theatre classes.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre Education, or consent of program; and a grade of B or better in ED PSY 330(P) or equivalent.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Methods and philosophy of teaching theatre in the secondary school. Theory and practice in solving problems arising in practical teaching situations. Observation of Theatre classes.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre Education, or consent of program; and a grade of B or better in ED PSY 330(P) or equivalent.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Practical experience in the preparation, rehearsal, stage management or performance of theatrical productions.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken for credit to max of 12 cr. Credit granted per production assignment.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of management skills for organizing and running theatrical productions by understanding personal leadership styles, communication techniques, conflict resolution, and problem-solving within the artistic process.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Theatre education field experiences in schools, agencies, and institutions.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre Education and consent of program.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 3 sem.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Theatre education field experiences in schools, agencies, and institutions.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre Education and consent of program.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 3 sem.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Student teaching experience in cooperating school systems in or near Milwaukee; supervision by mentor-teacher and members of Theatre faculty; weekly seminar; portfolio development.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre Education, consent of program, and completion of all track required courses, a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA; and a GPA of 3.0 in theatre core or Praxis II passing score.
Course Rules: May not be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Student teaching experience in cooperating school systems in or near Milwaukee; supervision by mentor-teacher and members of Theatre faculty; weekly seminar; portfolio development.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre Education, consent of program, and completion of all track required courses, a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA; and a GPA of 3.0 in theatre core or Praxis II passing score.
Course Rules: May not be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Student teaching experience in cooperating school systems in or near Milwaukee; supervision by mentor-teacher and members of the Theatre faculty; weekly seminar; portfolio development.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre Education, consent of program, and completion of all track required courses, a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA; and a GPA of 3.0 in theatre core or Praxis II passing score.
Course Rules: May not be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
2-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Student teaching experience in cooperating school systems in or near Milwaukee; supervision by mentor-teacher and members of the Theatre faculty; weekly seminar; portfolio development.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre Education, consent of program, and completion of all track required courses, a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA; and a GPA of 3.0 in theatre core or Praxis II passing score.
Course Rules: May not be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Various forms of theatre processes or theatrical presentation/production. Specific credits and add'l prereq's announced in Schedule of Classes whenever course is offered.
Prerequisites: jr st; see Schedule of Classes for add'l prereq's.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to max of 8 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Various forms of theatre processes or theatrical presentation/production. Specific credits and add'l prereq's announced in Schedule of Classes whenever course is offered.
Prerequisites: jr st; see Schedule of Classes for add'l prereq's.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to max of 8 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Interdisciplinary and foundational exploration of world theatre through exchange programs, performance tours, or foreign cultural study.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic. Foreign language proficiency required for some programs.
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2018, Summer 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Vocal exploration through analysis of verse and heightened language, recorded voice work, and beginning dialects for the stage.
Prerequisites: Theatre 431(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced dialects for stage utilizing individual research and presentation of a dialect focusing on advanced voice and speech work.
Prerequisites: Theatre 530(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of and training in extended physical theatre techniques drawn from current performance research and text study.
Prerequisites: THEATRE 441(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration of movement and acting challenges through rehearsal and performance of new play texts.
Prerequisites: Theatre 540(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Scene work in pre-modern texts.
Prerequisites: Admis to Theatre BFA acting track, Theatre 471(P)
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Contemporary Performance Techniques. Work in the development and performance of new and contemporary material through ensemble work and physical theatre techniques.
Prerequisites: Admis to Theatre BFA acting track; Theatre 570(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-4 cr. Undergraduate.
Practical application of all phases of production, rehearsal, and performance.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 214(P) or THEATRE 225(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 16 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced practical application of all phases of production, rehearsal, and performance.
Prerequisites: Theatre 575(P) or 475(P); & cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 12 cr. Credit granted per production assignment.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
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1-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Engagement with a professional Theatre in individual discipline area.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 12 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
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1-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Engagement with a professional Theatre in individual discipline area.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 12 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Individual program of supervised study in make-up.
Prerequisites: jr st, writ cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2012.
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1-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Individual program of supervised study in theatre education and children's theatre.
Prerequisites: jr st & cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.
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1-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Individual program of supervised study in theatre education and children's theatre.
Prerequisites: jr st & cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Individual program of supervised study in the emphasis area of the instructor's expertise.
Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Individual program of supervised study in the emphasis area of the instructor's expertise.
Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
Name | Rank | Degree | School | Graduate Faculty | Emeritus Faculty |
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Jessica Berlin Krivsky | Teaching Faculty II | MA | Goucher College | No | No |
Steve Decker | Associate Professor in College of General Studies | MFA | Indiana University | No | No |
Christopher Guse | Associate Professor | BFA | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | No | No |
Rebecca Holderness | Professor | MFA | Columbia University | No | Yes |
Ralph Janes | Teaching Faculty III | MFA | University of California-San Diego | No | No |
Christopher Kurtz | Teaching Faculty II | MFA | Wayne State University | No | No |
Jeffrey Lieder | Professor | MFA | Ohio State University | No | Yes |
Ana McHenry | Teaching Faculty II | BFA | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | No | No |
Raeleen McMillion | Teaching Faculty II | MFA | Ohio University | No | No |
Robin Mello | Professor | PhD | Lesley University | No | No |
Jason Orlenko | Assistant Professor | MFA | Indiana University | No | No |
Sheri Williams Pannell | Associate Professor | MFA | University of Wisconsin-Madison | No | No |
Alvaro Saar Rios | Associate Professor | MFA | Northwestern University | No | No |
Dana Rochester | Teaching Faculty II | MFA | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | No | No |
LeRoy Stoner | Associate Professor | MA | Indiana University | No | Yes |
Sandra J. Strawn | Professor | BSE | Emporia State University | No | Yes |
James Tasse | Teaching Faculty II | BFA | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | No | No |
William Watson | Professor | MFA | University of Washington | No | No |
Stephen White | Associate Professor | MFA | Northwestern University | No | No |