The Peggy Dow Helmerich School of Drama, the second oldest School of Drama in the nation, offers performance-centered, professional programs designed to prepare students to successfully pursue careers in the performing arts. All School of Drama undergraduate programs lead toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Degree emphasis tracks include: Acting, Design (Costume, Lighting, Scenic, or Sound), Dramaturgy, and Stage Management. We offer a conservatory-style environment combined with the advantages of a liberal arts education from a nationally renowned university. Our faculty consists of theatre artists with distinguished careers who regularly return to the professional industry and work as actors, directors, dramaturgs, stage managers and designers, bringing the fruits of their experience into the classroom, rehearsals, and production.
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