About Us

The Theatre Arts Department is production orientated, intensive and growing. Whether you are interested in pursuing a professional career in acting, directing or theatre technology or design, you have made the right decision to join us. Through the University Theatre Series, The Straw Hat Players, and the multitude of student-generated work, you will definitely experience growth in your passion and understanding of the challenging world of theatre arts.

Goals of the MSUM Theatre Arts Department:

• The first is to provide our students with high caliber training in theatre that prepares them to create theatre of any kind, at any level.
• The second is to provide the Red River Valley area with a multifaceted, high quality theatrical experience.
• These goals interweave to provide entertainment and education to those on both sides of the curtain.