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Lycoming’s theatre environment is full of opportunity for practical experience. Students flourish as actors, set designers, costume designers, stage managers, and much more, as they explore individual interests by choosing a concentration in acting, directing, musical theatre, design/technology, and stage management. As early as freshman year, students are encouraged to audition for shows and become involved in productions. The curriculum combines practical training in every aspect of theatre with a look back at the history and literature that has shaped theatre as an art form. Through the College’s full production schedule and enriching curriculum, students celebrate theatre’s vibrant role in society, and go on to become successful catalysts within the theatre industry. Student Opportunities: During their time at Lycoming College, theatre majors are encouraged to audition for, and interview with, a variety of professional companies and summer theatre programs and organizations. With guidance, portfolio preparation, and audition coaching provided by Lycoming faculty, they have secured professional internships during their college career and jobs after graduation. Students and alumni have been employed as actors, choreographers, directors, stage managers, musical directors, house managers, designers, theatre development officers, lighting/sound technicians, theatre teachers, technicians, and carpenters in theatres all over the country, including Philadelphia and New York City. College's students have worked with: McCarter Theater Company InterAct Theatre Company Walnut Street Theatre Disney College Program at Walt Disney World Movement Theater Millbrook Playhouse Lincoln Center Director's lab Venice Theatre Cleveland Playhouse Some of students' alumni have started their own theatre companies; others have pursued advanced degrees in theatre and/or other fields in well-regarded graduate programs, such as: Directing at New Theatre School in NYC Acting at Stella Adler Studio of Acting in NYC Arts Administration at Drexel University Theatre and Community at Emerson College Stage Management in Rutger's Mason Gross School of the Arts Directing at Actors Studio Pace University Law at George Washington Law School University of Pittsburg Divinity at Moravian Theological Seminary
