Create. Connect. Inspire.
Concordia University Ann Arbor’s theatre department strives to develop artists who use the stage as a tool to expound on their individual creativity to form stories into lasting performances that inspire and positively connect with the community. Students build their knowledge through a wide variety of participation from performances, classes, collaborations with other departments and work study positions.
Credits
18
Careers
- Performer
- Producer
- Artistic Director
Scholarship
Scholarships of up to $3,000 are available to students to participate in CUAA Theatre
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Learn moreProgram Overview
A Theatre Minor supports the mission of CUAA by strengthening one’s faith, convictions, and action by developing necessary critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal relationship skills needed for service in the church, the world, and professional vocations. Theatre courses fulfill this by building a community of artists and creative thinkers who are working at increasing their communication and performance skills, as well as teambuilding and problem solving that can be applied to their personal and professional lives. The critical analysis that is involved in all the Theatre courses is exceptional in enhancing one’s ability to self-express and examine the thoughts/behaviors of others as they relate to themselves and others.
Be sure to check out our available Theatre scholarships, Department of Theatre, and upcoming Theatre productions
What to Expect
You will be nurtured by our dedicated faculty and staff while having the opportunity for a range of theatrical experiences including; productions in the Black Box Theatre, outreach travel productions, drama ministry productions, opportunities to attend professional performances, and much more.
Students entering the fields of teaching, ministry, education, business, and even the medical sciences will find the skills developed in theatre courses and theatre productions will enhance their speaking abilities and increase their effectiveness in communicating the written word to an audience.
Concentrations / Specializations
- Theatre Performance
- Theatre History
- Technical Theatre
- Musical Theatre
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Locations
- Ann Arbor
How to Apply
Undergraduate Application Steps
It’s time to help you become a Cardinal! Just follow these simple steps to complete your application.
For first-time freshman:
- Submit your online application
- Have your school send your official high school transcripts. Transcripts may be mailed or sent via a transcript processing service to:
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Admissions Office
4090 Geddes Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 - Send your official ACT or SAT scores.
Scores on your high school transcript will be considered official. If your school does not put scores on transcripts, please contact ACT or College Board.
For transfer students:
- Submit your online application
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
*Transfer students with less than 60 college credits completed will also submit official high school transcripts. Students who have less than 30 college credits also need to submit official ACT or SAT scores. Scores on your high school transcript will be considered official.
Minimum Requirements
- A minimum GPA of a 2.5/4.0 (C average) or higher
- ACT composite of 18 or above
- SAT equivalent of 940 or higher for combined math and evidence-based reading and writing (for tests taken after March 2016).
*If your GPA or ACT score falls below the minimum for acceptance, your admissions counselor may ask you to retake the test or supply additional documents, such as an essay or letters of recommendation, to complete the application.
Required Academic Coursework in High School
A minimum of 16 units of high school (secondary school) work is required, of which at least 11 should be in basic liberal arts areas. Units should be distributed as follows:
- English: At least three units, but four are strongly recommended.
- Mathematics: Two units of college-prep math, preferably one each in Algebra and Geometry.
- Natural Science: Two units, preferably one each in Biology, Physics or Chemistry.
- Social Studies: Two units, preferably one each in world history and American history.
- Liberal Arts: Two units of the same foreign language or additional units in one or more of the other listed subjects or in fine arts.
- Other Electives: Five units from any area of academic study, but ideally from the areas listed above.
- German or Latin is recommended for pre-seminary students.
Amanda Williams MM, BM
Theatre Director, Adjunct Professor
Bio
Amanda Williams, hired by Concordia University in 2019, is Associate Professor of Theater and the Theater Director. Professor Williams directs the fall theater production, musical theater day, and the spring production as well as teaching theater-related courses. Outside of CUAA, she is the Musical Director at Milan High School and with Centerstage Productions. She also enjoys an active performing career in the community.
Education
- BM - Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, Eastern Michigan University (2016)
- MM - Master of Music in Vocal Performance, Bowling Green State University (2018)