Theatre at NU

rocketpixy
Mon, 06 Nov 2006 01:37:51 +0000

Hey there! I’m a very involved theatre major, and I would be happy to answer your question: YES, you can be very involved in theatre here on campus. There is a huge, thriving student theatre community that is open to all majors here. Non-majors can even audition for mainstage shows. However, some things to keep in mind:

1.) There is alot of competition for acting roles and many many talented people here. It may be very difficult to get cast at first, as it would be anywhere.

2.) There is a sort of bias against non-theatre majors, but ONLY in the sense that all the theatre majors have acting classes and such (more experience) and as a result spend a great deal of time with each other (more political connections).

However, do not let this discourage you at all…I’m currently stage managing a show with a Pre-Med and an Undecided major in the cast, and we love having other perspectives in the process.

Also, technical theatre buffs are always in very high demand here, so if you’re also interested in stage managing, set designing, costume designing, lighting designing, etc, you will ALWAYS be busy! You could also consider, if accepted, living in the Jones performing arts dorm, as this might give you the connections it would be harder to make as a non-major.

So yes, it’s competitive, but if you’re interested, your lack of a theatre major shouldn’t really hold you back here simply on principal. If you’re involved and connected, you have a plenty good chance.

And feel free to PM me with any questions! I’ve sold my soul to student theatre (acting, SMing, designing, producing, etc.), so hopefully I’ve gotten some knowledge out of it.