Theatre Arts and Dance
Michael Elkins, Chair
650.508.3575, melkins@ndnu.edu
Mary Hill, Administrative Coordinator
650.508.3623, mhill@ndnu.edu
The Department of Theatre and Dance offers the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, with an emphasis in general theatre for students seeking careers in teaching, production, directing, or management, or performance, for students seeking careers in acting/directing or entrance into graduate MFA performance programs. It also offers a Minor in Theatre Arts and a Minor in Dance. Both majors and minors are for students interested in pursuing theatre as a vocation or avocation.
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Majors in the Department of Theatre and Dance explore a variety of dramatic texts and enjoy opportunities for intensive study and performance in an ensemble style with active participation in all aspects of theatre production, learning the skills necessary to create a balance between acting, directing, production planning, and technical skills. Two special features of the major are an internship in which the student will work with one of several professional theatre organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the opportunity for seniors to produce and direct or design a short play as part of the Theatre Arts Department season.
See the NDNU General Catalog for the program requirements and course descriptions.
Dance
The dance curriculum provides a strong program in technical dance, choreography and performance, and theatrical dance education. The courses are designed to allow students to take individual courses to suit their abilities, interests, and needs. Students in the Dance minor are expected to contribute to the courses and studio activities in which dance performance pieces are developed and rehearsed in preparation for the annual Spring Dance Concert. Courses in the NDNU Dance program are open to students from all majors.
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Scholarships
The Department of Theatre and Dance offers several Emerging Artist Scholarships (EAS) of $7,500-$9,500 per year to qualified undergraduates annually. Prospective students interested in a scholarship should contact Michael Elkins or Mary Hill for an audition application. For more information, visit the Emerging Artist Scholarship (EAS) page.
Admission Process
NDNU admits students throughout the year for fall, spring, and summer semesters. Please review the NDNU General Catalog for complete admission requirements.
Faculty
Michael Elkins, MFA Pennsylvania State University, BA San Francisco State University
R. Dutch Fritz, MFA University of Arizona, BA, MS University of South Dakota
Coleen Lorenz, ADTR Columbia University, BA, MA University of California, Los Angeles
Katherine Irving Mills, BA, MA, MFA San Jose State University
Contact
Michael Elkins, Chair
(650) 508-3575, melkins@ndnu.edu
Mary Hill, Administrative Coordinator
(650) 508-3623, mhill@ndnu.edu
Undergraduate Admissions
Ralston Hall
Tel: (800) 263-0545 or (650) 508-3600
Fax: (650) 508-3426
E-mail: admiss@ndnu.edu
M - Th 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Weekend – By appointment