THEATRE
The mission of the Faulkner University theatre program is to glorify God through the education of the whole person and through the preparation of competent directors, actors, technicians, and teachers, emphasizing integrity of character; the love of learning, creating, and performing; the admiration of the Beautiful and the Sublime; and the integration of a Christian worldview into a philosophy of the arts.
A thriving theatre program at Faulkner allows students to pursue studies in musical theatre technical theatre and to participate in a variety of performances.
The Faulkner University Dinner Theatre is a Montgomery tradition and the only dinner theatre in the Montgomery area! It provides a unique performing experience with seven theatrical events annually: four during the academic year and three summer productions. Auditions are open to the surrounding community as well as to Faulkner students, faculty, and staff.
The Faulkner University Dinner Theatre strives to maintain a Christ-like atmosphere and environment for performers and patrons alike. Our standards of quality and performance excellence have challenged our artists, delighted thousands of people who have attended our performances, and garnered much critical acclaim for nearly ten years. It is our goal to maintain these standards into the next century and beyond in order to please our audiences and glorify our God. The theatre faculty seeks to encourage students to follow Christ in all areas of their lives, both on and off the stage.
The theatre program is a participating school in the Kennedy Center / American College Theatre Festival (KC/ACTF) each fall semester. Several of our students have been nominated for the prestigious Irene Ryan Award, a national recognition for theatrical performance.
Pied Pipers, a children's improvisational group that performs for young and old alike, has been an active part of Faulkner's theatre program since 1981.
In order to assess his or her proficiency in Theatre, each potential graduate will be required to take an exit exam. This exam will be made up of questions taken from all the course material the graduate has taken in pursuit of their Theatre degree.
We currently offer the Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre with emphasis in performance, technical theatre, or theatre generalist, and the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Theatre as well as a BA degree in Theatre Education in conjunction with the Department of Education.
After completing the four-year theatre program at Faulkner, the student will be prepared to pursue graduate study or professional work experience.
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Theatre offers students an opportunity to prepare for professional performance in theatre. This degree concentrates on the performance aspects of theatre and the fundamentals of music as well as a blend of the two disciplines for performance in the Dinner Theatre musical productions.
Note: Students pursuing a secondary education certificate from the State of Alabama in Theatre will follow the BA in Theatre Generalist Emphasis with special attention to the additional education courses required by the Department of Education. See the Department of Education’s section in this catalog for additional courses required. Students enrolled in the Great Books Honors College who have completed GB I-IV may fulfill their contract obligation by selecting any two upper level courses within their major area with agreement from select professor(s) and the honors college. Please consult the Great Books section of the catalog for complete details.
Please visit the Dinner Theatre website at www.faulkner.edu/campuslife/dinnertheatre.asp.