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Theatre for Young Audiences

Minor

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Earn a minor in educational theatre

Ready to inspire the next generation? Combine your passion for education and storytelling with this unique minor! Our educational theatre minor allows students to pursue rigorous artistic training while learning to foster creativity and critical thinking in young minds.

Students get access to state-of-the-art performance facilities, a vibrant community of artists and dedicated faculty mentorship. Our grads leave UW with playwriting, acting and directing skills that are tailored for children and young adults… so they’re ready to pursue a meaningful career in the arts or education!

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College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Theatre & Dance

About the Theatre for Young Audiences Minor

Our theatre for young audiences minor prepares students to make a positive impact in the lives of children and those in their local communities. Students learn how to teach theatre and inspire children through productions that cater to their various interests and developmental stages.

To complete this minor, students take a flexible curriculum consisting of 12 required credit hours and additional electives. Required course topics include theatre education, service learning and play production for young audiences. Elective options include acting, musical theatre and directing courses.

Students must pursue an undergraduate degree at UW to declare a minor in theatre for young audiences.

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UW’s theatre students get access to specialized performance and rehearsal spaces, including:

  • Modern theatres
  • Design studios
  • Classrooms
  • Industry-grade lighting, sound and staging equipment
  • Dedicated spaces for movement, voice and acting workshops
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What can you do with an educational theatre minor?

Our graduates are prepared for fulfilling careers as performers who work with and inspire young children! Some of our grads pursue careers as educators or performers, while others pursue the business side of the arts. Whatever path you choose, you’ll be able to apply your rigorous theatrical training and hands-on experience working with others.

Theatre for Young Audiences Careers

UW’s theatre and arts alumni are getting creative in a variety of ways! Here are some of the exciting job titles our grads have held:

  • Director
  • Video Producer
  • Theatre Teacher
  • Marketing Director
  • Theatre and Dance Professor
  • Special Events Manager
  • Communications Manager
  • Vice President of Philanthropy
  • Social Media Manager

 

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Where do alumni work?

Here are some of the places UW grads are making an impact:

  • Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
  • Colorado Youth for a Change
  • CBS Sports
  • University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance
  • Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
  • Mile High United Way
  • KTVN 2 News
  • University of Wisconsin
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Educational Theatre Minor Highlights

In this program, you’ll learn to craft compelling narratives and produce engaging performances for young audiences. Learn more about what our students enjoy most about this minor.

Focus on Young Audiences

Something that makes this program unique is its emphasis on youth engagement. Our students learn how to create theatre for children and tailor performances to young audiences’ interests and various developmental stages.

 

Performance Opportunities

Students have ample opportunities to perform, train and grow their confidence as educators through hands-on learning experiences. To facilitate this, UW hosts regular workshops and a range of productions, including traditional plays, musicals, and performances designed for young audiences.

Dedicated Faculty

UW is home to a vibrant community of artists, including our faculty members! As an educational theatre minor, you’ll receive individualized attention and mentorship from faculty as you navigate your artistic journey and career path.

Community Engagement

Art is a vital part of any thriving community. That’s why students in our program regularly engage with the local community through performances and outreach initiatives. Our students learn to collaborate with others in the community to foster change and inspire creativity.

 

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Department of Theatre & Dance

University of Wyoming

Department 3951, 1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-2199

Email: theatre_dance@uwyo.edu