Department of Drama
"Use your weaknesses; aspire to the strength."
— Laurence Olivier
About the Department
"Nobody 'becomes' a character. You can't act unless you are who you are."
— Marlon Brando
Washington College drama students play many different characters and many different roles behind-the-scenes, while learning about the theatrical arts and about themselves. As a drama major, you'll learn the nuts and bolts of acting, directing, and production, explore the history of theater, and learn to act and think imaginatively.
Whatever your interests, there's a production for you at WC. The Riverside Players is a student-run community theater troupe. The Defenestrators explore improv, the Writers' Theatre performs original scripts, and members of Fakespeare honor the bard with parodies of his works.
Drama majors can write a script, perform, direct, or run technical aspects of a show to complete their senior capstone. Courses in history, acting, directing, design and dramaturgy prepare our students for internships in cities such as Baltimore and Washington, D.C., graduate work, and careers in theater.
In Fall 2009, the renovated Gibson Performing Arts Center will again be the centerpiece of the drama department, providing a state-of-the-art environment for performers, technicians, and audiences.
Spring 2009 Productions
- Fat Pig by Neil LaBute
A senior thesis directed by Blane Wyche
February 27 & 28, 8 p.m. Norman James Theatre - Incorruptible by Michael Hollinger
A senior thesis directed by Cade Moak
March 27 & 28, 8 p.m. Norman James Theatre - Some Girl(s) by Neil LaBute
A senior thesis directed by Michael Golze
April 3 & 4, 8 p.m. Prince Theater - Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
A senior thesis directed by Hester Sache.
April 18 & 19, 3 p.m. McLain Atrium
For tickets reservations call 410-778-7835 or e-mail drama_tickets@washcoll.edu.
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