The Theatre Program

With its emphasis on exploration and collaboration, the Theatre Program at Muhlenberg serves as excellent preparation for a career in theatre — or a career anywhere else.

As a theatre major, you’ll explore an academic program designed to provide you a thorough background in the history, theory and literature of performance,with frequent opportunities for structured studio experiences in performance and design. Small class sizes allow for personalized instruction, with work that is intensive, demanding and rewarding. You'll be encouraged to individualize your education to fulfill all of your personal, creative and intellectual goals.

Auditions & Interviews

An audition or portfolio review is not required to study theatre at Muhlenberg — but it can be a great way to get to know our program and pursue a talent scholarship.

The theatre production program reinforces the philosophy that the study of theatre is both intellectual and practical. Serious training and intense interaction of faculty and students as artists provide a collaborative atmosphere. You'll have extensive opportunities in theatre and dance — and you'll be encouraged to participate in the Department's award-winning productions, exploring your interests through exciting, diverse performance experiences, from intimate blackbox dramas to Broadway-style musicals.

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Meet the dedicated theatre faculty and staff and explore our approach to theatre education.

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Faculty & Staff

Our full-time and visiting faculty and professional staff will be your guides, mentors and collaborators.

Theatre Curriculum

Our flexible theatre curriculum offers many pathways to study: from acting to design to playwriting and more. Which will you explore?

'Berg Ranks #2 for Theatre in Princeton Review

Outstanding Opportunities

The College is among just 15 percent of higher education institutions to make the list. Muhlenberg is also ranked #2 for Best College Theater and #19 for Best Campus Food and is included on the Best Mid-Atlantic and Green Colleges lists.

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From the Source

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“Muhlenberg was the place where I fell in love with the craft of acting. The professors really encouraged us to get involved in the creative process and find inspiration across multiple disciplines.” — Maggie Robertson '13 , Voice Actor Read Maggie's Story

“I really love the increased collaborativeness of the environment with a work that’s still in development. I really felt like I was part of the process for both of these [student] works.” — Anna Item '25 , Theatre Major, English and Music Double Minor Read Anna's Story

“My main career goal has always been to design and create themed experiences … My education at Muhlenberg helped me form a strong foundation of tools that set me up for success. ” — Andrew Carey '17 , Theatre Major; Creative Designer Learn About Our Performance and Design Opportunities

“Hearing and seeing the standing ovations took me somewhere else. To realize that I worked on that and now everyone gets to see what I helped to build—it’s a beautiful thing.” — Arianna Tilley '22 , Theatre and Dance Double Major Read Arianna's Story

“I want my design students to be able to be hands-on. Observing is nothing, if that’s all they do. They really need to get their hands dirty. ” — You-Shin Chen , Assistant Professor of Scenic Design Read Chen's Story

“I did look at going the conservatory route. But in the end, I wanted to focus on each discipline without having to sacrifice one or the other.” — Tommy Gedrich '21 , Theatre and Dance Double Major; On National Tour with "Moulin Rouge!" Read Tommy's Story

NEWS AT MUHLENBERG

  • Your Future Starts Here: Gabe Martínez ’10

    At Muhlenberg, Martínez got a taste of performing in shows that ran longer than a week or two. He's currently performing on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" in a role he originated for the national tour in March 2022.

  • Theatre Professor Is a Model for Aspiring Designers

    Since joining Muhlenberg in 2021, Assistant Professor of Scenic Design You-Shin Chen has continued her award-winning off-Broadway freelance work while heavily involving students in her work on campus productions.

  • Come Hear the Music Play

    Muhlenberg Theatre & Dance presents 'Sing Happy!,' a celebration of the music of Kander & Ebb, Nov. 3-5

THEATRE & DANCE INFORMATION

Alessandra Fanelli

Theatre & Dance Recruitment Coordinator
Email [email protected] Telephone 484-664-3300
Address Muhlenberg College Theatre and Dance The Baker Center for the Arts 2400 Chew Street Allentown, PA 18104