Take the stage at Hesston College! Our theatre program immerses you in the art of storytelling through performance, technical work and leadership opportunities. Whether you're acting, directing or working behind the scenes, you'll gain hands-on experience in our beautifully renovated facility while being mentored by faculty with academic and professional theatre expertise. With four mainstage productions and technical roles in stage management and design, as well as opportunities beyond the stage with summer internships and our improv comedy team, you'll develop the skills, confidence and creativity to thrive in any career. Our involvement in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, along with guest lecturers and artists, allows you the chance to make connections with industry professionals. Theatre isn’t just entertainment — it’s a powerful tool for connection, expression and impact. Take your place in the spotlight!
Career possibilities
- Actor
- Artistic director
- Technical director
- Business director/executive director
- Carpenter
- Dance choreographer
- Drama therapist
- Dramaturg
- Designer: scenic, light, sound, costume, hair and/or makeup
- Electrician
- Fashion designer
- House manager
- Intimacy director/coordinator
- Literary manager
- Milliner
- Playwright
- Producer
- Production engineer
- Public relations
- Public speaker
- Publicist
- Stage combat/fight choreographer
- Stage manager
- Stagehand/runner
- Theatre critic
- Theatre educator
- Theatre ministry
- Touring manager
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