Theatre

The Theatre Program at Saint Mary’s trains multidimensional artists with a strong foundation in critical thinking, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and disciplinary skill. We believe that the art form of Theatre has power far beyond entertainment; it is a force that can wake us up and inspire us to action. Our location in the Bay Area gives us access to professional artists who are at the forefront of the field, changing the national conversation about equity and representation in our productions and our processes. Whether students perform, write, direct, stage manage, design, or use their skills in another field, our program provides them with a broad and solid foundation, and the tools to develop their own theatrical voice.

Faculty

Deanna Zibello, MFA, Associate Professor, Theatre Program Director, Head of Design and Technical Theatre (Scenic Design, Collaboration, Play Analysis)

Rebecca Engle, MA, Professor Emerita, (Acting, Directing, Contemporary Theatre)

Learning Outcomes

When they have completed the Performing Arts Program, students will be able to:

DEMONSTRATE multidimensional (individual and ensemble) performance capacity through training, embodiment, and understanding of social/cultural context and theory.
DEMONSTRATE the capacity to support the technical and design needs of a production through the integration of tools and techniques, communication, dramaturgical skill, and an understanding of social/cultural context and theory.
ANALYZE and INTERPRET works of art from around the world, considering issues of access, representation, exclusion and inclusion in the field of Performing Arts.
DEVELOP an artistic voice and promote the agency to express it in community.

Theatre SSTE Credential Pathway

This major has an integrated Single Subject Teacher Education (SSTE) pathway to prepare future middle and high school classroom teachers. The integrated program of study enables students to graduate with their BAs and a CA teaching credential in 4 years. See Teacher Education: Single Subject Teacher Education Pathways for detailed information on credential courses.

Programs

Bachelor of Arts

Minor

Theatre Minor

Courses

Theatre - Lower Division

Theatre - Upper Division