Theatre Arts

About the Program

The Theatre Arts program has a strong academic emphasis with students gaining experience to reinforce the coursework through productions, large and small. The degree program in Theatre Arts emphasizes process drama, the value of improvisation, and ensemble. Echoing the College motto, it also asks students to consider how practicing theatre arts serves “not self, but others.” In the liberal arts setting, the program prepares students to pursue a wide variety of careers. Students receive broad exposure to the various disciplines within theatre and are encouraged by the faculty to pursue their special interests. Internship experience is encouraged (required for the B.F.A) either in a summer theatre company, or in some other setting appropriate to the major such as with a television station or community theatre. The Experiential Component (a requirement of the major as a whole) can be met by successfully completing the required courses.

Theatre Arts Minor

The Theatre minor is concentrated in the study of acting, directing, theatre history and literature. Students work out a coherent program of courses with the theatre faculty. All minors require a minimum of 18 credits, 9 of which are at the 300-400 level.

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Student and Alumni Highlights

Jamie Marie Gilbert
Hometown: Williamsburg, Virginia
Major: B.F.A., Musical Theatre
Graduation Date: Class of 2020

Jamie Gilbert is a Musical Theatre Major here at Ferrum, as an alumni of Warhill High School she was a part of eight musicals and four plays. When not on stage, she enjoys her time outdoors hunting and camping. Jamie’s ultimate goal is to perform on Broadway…or some other big stage someday, but her fall back is to be a teacher to inspire young minds like her previous Theatre and Music teachers, she would not be who she is today without their help and guidance. Jamie would like to thank her family and friends for their constant support.

Darrian Marshall
Hometown: Gloucester, Virginia
Major: B.F.A., Musical Theatre
Graduation Date: 2020

Darrian Marshall is from Gloucester, Virginia. Marshall is currently a Junior and a Musical Theatre Major. He has been in several Ferrum productions such as August: Osage County, Cabaret, Fuddy Meers, It Can’t Happen Here, & Man of La Mancha. Marshall also takes vocal & acting courses throughout every semester to strengthen his skills for upcoming productions.

Kathryn Bonner
Hometown: Mechanicsville, VA
Major: BFA Acting and Directing
Minor: Sociology
Expected graduation year: 2020

Kathryn Bonner is a BFA Acting and Directing major at Ferrum College with a minor in Sociology. Ever since she joined theatre in 2012, it has been her passion and she loves bringing characters to life on stage. She has been in many productions in the past, in positions of tech, directing, stage managing, and acting, although acting is her first and true love. Some of her Ferrum acting credits include Texas in “Cabaret”, Phillip Jessup in “It Can’t Happen Here”, and CB’s Sister in “Dog Sees God”. Kathryn is also the Secretary and Historian of ΑΨΩ, (Alpha Psi Omega), the Theatre Honor Society. She tries to live her life on and off stage by this quote- “Act well your part; there all honor lies” (Alexander Pope).

Marquis Lee
Hometown: Sterling, VA
Major: Acting and Directing/ Criminal Justice
Graduation Date: 2020

When I first came here, I was one of the main roles in August Osage County. This was my first production. Ferrum college has taught me a lot, I especially learned a lot from Wayne Bowman and Giuseppe Ritorto.

Bobbi Guire
Hometown: Gloucester, Virginia
Major: B.F.A., Acting and Directing
Graduation Date: 2017

I’ve become resident stage manager and I love it, no matter how many times I say “I quit” I know I never will. I’m sad to graduate this May but know everything will work out. I’m terrible at bios so this is what comes from having to do one.

Morgan Julian
Hometown: Catonsville, MD
Major: Theater Arts – Acting Directing
Expected Graduation Year: 2017

Morgan Julian is a 2nd semester senior here at Ferrum College and could last be seen performing on Ferrum’s stage as an exaggerated version of himself in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). He has also been in several other productions at Ferrum such as Into the Woods, Legally Blonde, The Crazy Quilt, and Vanya, Sonia, Masha, & Spike. He also writes plays and performs stand up comedy.

Faculty

Rebecca Crocker	Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts and Musical Theatre	Schoolfield 214	5403654336	rcrocker@ferrum.edu	B.F.A., Ferrum College M.F.A., The Theatre School at DePaul University	View Profile
Laura Matthews	Adjunct Instructor of Theatre Arts					View Profile
Robert Neukirch	Adjunct Instructor of Theatre Arts	Schoolfield 201	(540) 365-4345	rneukirch@ferrum.edu
Mary Hannah Wheeler						View Profile