The University of Illinois at Springfield offers various theatre courses, as well as an annual season of productions. UIS Theatre is part of the Communication Department, and while UIS does not offer a theatre degree at this time, theatre studies are integral to a liberal arts curriculum and education. The combination of theatre courses and production experiences allows students to apply in the lab (the theatre) what they learn in the classroom. In addition, by participating in the theatrical process, students develop a strong sense of teamwork, as the process of creating theatre is largely collaborative.
Theatre course offerings are listed under the THE course prefix and are cross-listed under COM in the current course schedule.
Courses
THE 274 Introduction to Theatre*
THE 473 Principles of Acting*
THE 320 Topics in Dramatic Literature
THE 322 Playing Shakespeare
THE 475 Theatre Practicum
THE 476 Directing for the Theatre