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STUDENT

Spotlight

LEIAH POINDEXTER
Theatre and Media Performance
“ So far I’ ve performed in
Comedy of Errors, Light
up the Sky, A Game, and The Odd Couple. Not only have I performed, but I’ ve done stage work and help backstage for Sweeney Todd and being the Asssitant Stage Manage for the plays

THEATRE AND MEDIA PERFORMANCE

Bachelor of Science
Minor available in this area of study.
Laundry and Bourbon and
The Shape of Things.”
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Leiah’ s experience on the stage and in the classroom have paid off, she is currently interning at Everyman Theatre in Baltimore.“ Stevenson has helped me network and sharpened my acting skills to prepare me for performances.”
Stevenson University’ s bachelor of science in theatre and media performance offers a current, career-oriented curriculum to prepare students for success in today’ s evolving entertainment industries. Unlike traditional theatre programs, our theatre and media performance program— the only one of its kind currently offered in Maryland— emphasizes the similarities and differences among stage, internet, video, and film performance. Students will study movement, voice, improvisation, scene analysis, and script analysis within historical and cultural contexts and learn how these skills uniquely apply to theatre and media productions.
Reflecting the University’ s commitment to current, real-world education, the program recently underwent a curricular revision to make students more competitive for today’ s evolving theatre and media careers. A required internship provides professional exposure and networking opportunities, helping to best position graduates for a career path. Career options include acting, producing, directing, and other roles in the motion picture and video, performing arts, and broadcasting industries.
A SAMPLING OF COURSES IN THEATRE AND MEDIA PERFORMANCE
Advanced Movement
Acting for the Camera
Business of Acting
Design and Collaboration
Improvisation
Play Production
Stagecraft
Script Analysis
Theatre Movement
Theatre History
Voice and Movement II for the Camera