Theatre
Minor
Theatre at North Park
The interdisciplinary 20-hour theatre minor has two tracks and is open to all students. The first track, Musical Theatre, aligns with our Music department and offers a grounded approach to the discipline through coursework in acting, vocal technique, ear training/sight singing, movement, and dance. The second track, theatre arts, aligns with our Art department. Utilizing our connections to the Chicago theatre scene, students will train alongside prestigious artists and collaborate with diverse theatre companies, gaining real-world experience.
Featured courses
THEA 1030鈥揟he Chicago Theatre Experience
An introduction to theatre through the Chicago lens. Students will attend a wide range of professional theatre throughout the city.
Theatre Department Chair
George Cederquist
George Cederquist supports the vision of North Park Theatre as a training ground for artists moving into Chicago鈥檚 storefront scene by teaching conceptualization, storytelling, design, acting, and improvisation.
Theatre Scholarships听
Incoming first-year and transfer students鈥攔egardless of major鈥攃an apply for theatre scholarships. Recipients will:
- Take at least four semester hours of theatre courses per year or complete a theatre minor
- Enroll in Theatre Workshop and participate in both fall and spring productions
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA
- Receive faculty recommendation for renewal
For questions about applications, auditions (including virtual options), and deadlines, contact听smat@northpark.edu.
Scholarships can be combined with other gift aid, but total aid cannot exceed tuition costs.
Musical Theatre track requirements
Required courses (20 semester hours): .
Theatre Arts track requirements
Required courses (20 semester hours): .
Contact
College of Arts and Sciences
School of Music,听Art, and Theatre听
Wilson Hall
Chicago, IL 60625
smat@northpark.edu
(773) 244-5630