Theatre at UMBC is a total immersion into
the art's theory, literature, and history; its physical expression;
its cultural achievement; its artistic excitement. Here students
develop theatre skills guided by an internationally acclaimed
faculty, whose work in the classroom and on the stage has resulted
in six appearances at the American College
Theatre Festival at Washington D.C.'s Kennedy Center.
Read quotes from our students below and explore our Faculty,
Notable Alumni, Merit
Scholarships, Cultural
Resources, Recognition,
Arts at UMBC and
Production
Gallery pages to see just some of the reasons why so many
talented students haven choosen to study theatre at UMBC.
 What Theatre Students and Alumni Say About
studying Theatre at UMBC
“The audition process for the acting
program was unlike any I've experienced. During my audition,
it was clear that my auditors' focus was on my potential as
an actor, and that I was not just another program applicant
to be reviewed. It was an energizing experience and I left knowing
more about my craft than I did going in, even before being accepted
into the program."
McKenzie Bowling, Current Acting Student,
Linehan Artist Scholar
“UMBC is open to exploring many forms
of theatre. I received training and exposure to the great modern
playwrights, performance art and Shakespeare. Because of such
a large scope for a small department, it encouraged me to keep
my mind open to the many different performing options when facing
decisions in my career."
Carolyn Spedden, Acting ‘83
Artistic Director, Maryland Renaissance Festival
“The UMBC theatre faculty is wonderful. I couldn't ask
for better advisors or mentors. I feel that they genuinely care
about their students. They are approachable and will give you
help if you want help."
Sarah Beth Cassel, Acting '03
“My acting and literary training alone
has prepared me for various jobs from teaching, casting and
directing, public relations, guest lecturer and dramaturg. The
expectation placed on students in the program prepared us not
only as actors and technicians but directors, teachers, dramaturges
and lawyers."
Tamerin Dygert, Acting '93
Dramatrug and Casting, Hippodrome State Theatre (Gainesville,
Fla.)
“My education in the UMBC theatre department
taught me to be a well-rounded theatre artist, not just a performer.
My ability to adapt to the fast-paced business environment of
a major movie studio originated in the insistence of UMBC's
theatre faculty that I develop and nurture all aspects of a
professional life in the theatre, not just the glamorous parts
."
Steve Moore, Acting '88
Director of Legal Affairs, Twentieth Century Fox Corporation
“The faculty is always available to students
for advice and suggestions and provided praise when deserved
and criticism when needed. Many of the skills I learned are
still part of my daily life, whether acting or dealing with
people in business. The training was very encompassing, providing
opportunities for students to participate in all areas of theatre."
Karen Costanzi, Acting '92
Producer/Researcher/Writer for a Television/Movie Production
Companyl “In the theatre department I learned
not only what to do, but how to assess a system of production,
look at areas that need attention and to jump in to solve problems
as they arise. This allowed me to move on to film and television
production, traveling to locations around the country and working
on such projects as "Thelma and Louise," "The
Doors," "Heat," "Anything But Love"
and "Dharma and Greg."
Ross Harpold, Acting and Technical Theatre
'82
Film and Television Set Director and Psychotherapist
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