"My classes are about re-discovering and refining our innate abilities to imagine, empathize, express and to find joy in hard work."
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What to expect at Saint Martin's
Saint Martin’s small size enables Theatre Arts faculty to involve students in hands-on experience with all aspects of theatre, including:
- Acting
- Playwriting
- Directing
- Stage management
- Set design
- Lighting Design
- Costume Design
- Props Design
Students wishing to specialize in a particular area receive intensive training with professional mentors.
Additional Benefits:
The opportunity to experience a hands-on approach to virtually all aspects of theatrical production enables students to truly understand the world of theatre and gain valuable skills they will able to re-purpose in other professional fields they may choose to pursue.
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Research and internships
Students often intern with a number of the area’s professional companies, including Harlequin Productions, Theatre Artists Olympia and Taproot Theatre.
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Career paths
Many of our graduates continue to do theatre, either professionally or as an avocation, but many find success in other fields besides the arts, including:
- Education
- Social Services
- Law
- Business
Though it is notoriously difficult to make a living in the performing arts, the skills you develop in our theatre program - communication, aesthetic judgment, emotional understanding, organization ability - will serve you well, whatever your chosen field.
For a complete list of professional applications, visit "What Can I Do With Major?". For additional information about how Saint Martin’s can help you find the career for you, visit our Career Center.