Theatre

AV头等舱 College Theatre

Discover a vibrant community at AV头等舱 Theatre, a program that embraces engagement across all aspects of production and arts administration. With an intimate setting of 30-35 individuals, our theatre program showcases two annual productions.


If you're passionate about theatre, consider exploring our theatre minor for a deeper involvement.

To inquire about theatre matters or to obtain further information about the program, please get in touch with Jayme Kilburn, Assistant Professor of Theatre, via email at, jkilburn@unionky.edu.

Mission:

At UCU Theatre, we tell stories that matter. Our mission is to create a brave space to express our authentic voices, strengthen our artistic skills, and perform the untold stories of our communities. 

Vision:

Our vision is to use theatre as a tool for unity on our campus. We foster connection among students from all cultural backgrounds and diverse experiences. 

Theatre Minor

  • Program Details

    The Theatre Minor is designed for students seeking to augment their major program of study at AV头等舱. The Theatre Minor focuses on theatre as a humanistic discipline, concentrating on fundamentals of interpersonal communication, building individual’s confidence through storytelling and advocacy, and student’s contributions to the local creative and cultural landscape of Kentucky. The minor consists of a selection of courses that expose students to the fundamentals of theatrical production, including acting, writing, directing, and design. Courses integrate history, theory, and practice to give students a holistic understanding of performance, expanding student’s overall cultural competency. 


    Completion of the minor requires an 18-hour credit sequence of courses designed to provide students with a balanced and diverse theatre experience.

  • Curriculum

    • Introduction to Theatre: A broad overview of theatre history and dramatic literature as well as an introductory study of acting, designing, and directing.
    • Introduction to Acting: An introductory course in acting for the stage. It includes an understanding of acting skills and styles, class exercises in sense memory and character development, and student performances of memorized and rehearsed scenes.
    • Voice & Movement: An intermediate acting course that focuses on physical and vocal techniques that enhance stage presence and character development.
    • Directing & Devising: Students explore multiple directing methods and direct their own short scene from a published play. Students challenge the traditional production hierarchy by creating devised theatre as an ensemble of artists as writers, performers, designers, and/or directors.
    • Theatre for Social Change: An upper level course for students from all disciplines who are interested in exploring the intersection of social justice and the arts. Students will create strategic approaches for the arts in underserved populations.
    • Theatre Rehearsal & Production: Participation in the theatre productions as an actor, designer, or backstage crew.

  • Why a Theatre Minor?

    • Develop strong communication, cooperation, and creative thinking skills
    • Scholarship and Work Study Opportunities
    • Stand out in job interviews with a unique minor

Student Testimonials

Jay Falls

Hometown: Gary, Indiana

Major: Exercise Science

 

“AV头等舱 Theatre means the world to me. It’s given me a positive outlet. Somewhere where I can let my hair down and be myself. It’s given me family and friends that I’ll have for life! It’s given me a chance at history as well. To have the first student-written show produced in AV头等舱 College history is something I don’t take lightly. It’s something I’ll be able to tell my kids and grandkids about. AV头等舱 Theatre is one of the faster growing programs at the school and the most fun by far. 饾棙饾棭饾棙饾棩饾棳饾棦饾棥饾棙 is welcomed in this family.”

Jay Falls

Nijah Smith

Hometown: Bremen, Georgia

Major: General Studies, Theatre & Media Communications


“AV头等舱 Theatre gave me an opportunity to unlock new personal traits that I probably wouldn’t have been able to see without given the space to be free and express myself on stage and in the classes. The theatre program gives you the opportunity to explore your own creative mind, express your inner feelings, and show others your potential in a non-judgmental safe place.”

Nijah Smith

Jazmine Pennington

Hometown: Shelbyville, Kentucky

Major: Education, Secondary English


“Coming to AV头等舱, I was shy and scared.  I didn’t know where my place would be. AV头等舱 Theatre provided me a home away from home. I will forever be thankful for the program as I have built so much confidence through it and made life-long friends!”

Jazmine Pennington

Jayden Henderson

Hometown: Lexington, KY

Major: Exercise Science


“I came here for athletics. I stayed for theatre.”

Jayden Henderson

Blake Hurst

Hometown: Barbourville, KY

Major: Education, Secondary Social Studies 


“AV头等舱 Theatre is the best part of my college experience. It has given me a sense of purpose. I have people who support me through anything.”

Blake Hurst

Emma Long

Hometown: Lexington, KY

Major: History


“AV头等舱 Theatre to me is home. We are a community of thespians, directors, stage managers, lighting and sound people- all from different walks of life. We come together for our love of theatre.”

Emma Long

Conner Saylor

Hometown: Harlan, KY

Major: General Studies with a focus on Psychology and Fine Arts


"AV头等舱 Theatre has given me the opportunity to pursue my passion for theatre and has given me a place I feel like I belong. I've also met some of the most amazing people here, people who have become my family and my best friends for life."

Conner Saylor

Margaret Heinrich

Major: Biology/Sociology 


“AV头等舱 theatre has introduced me to people and opportunities I would have never imagined before. Dr. Jayme has been such an support system and guiding light during some of my most difficult times. I was always behind the scenes, and finally doing a play to realize I loved theatre more than I could have imagined. This program has become a staple in why I love AV头等舱, and a passion I did not know I had until I found it. I am forever grateful that I took the leap to join, it's a journey I will forever cherish and lifelong friendships I've made.”

Margaret Heinrich

Tehya Laws

Major: Nursing 


“Theater has been a great experience for me. The theater program has helped me through a lot in my personal life and helped me get out of my comfort zone. I had an amazing experience playing Sharpay in High School Musical and helping with props. I hope to continue to be a part of theater. It was so worth it to try something new and I hope to get into so much more next year.”

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