Turn your passion into a Standing Ovation
Step into the spotlight and bring stories to life through song, dance, and performance! As a Musical Theatre major at Culver-Stockton College, you will develop your voice, acting, and movement skills while gaining the confidence to command any stage. Our musicals are campus favorites, drawing packed houses from both the C-SC community and beyond. You will study every facet of theatre, from history and playwriting to directing, lighting, set, and costume design, preparing you to excel both on and off stage. Plus, with scholarships available for talented performers, you can pursue your passion while earning support toward your degree.
The C-SC Difference
At Culver-Stockton College, you won’t wait for your moment in the spotlight. You will step into it right away. With no freshman freeze, you will perform, design, and create from your very first semester. Take center stage or work behind the scenes designing mainstage productions, directing one-act or full-length plays, or even writing and producing your own original works. You will collaborate with guest artists, compete in the Kennedy Center’s American College Theatre Festival, and gain professional experience through internships at The Kennedy Center (Washington D.C.), Theatre Aspen, and Disney World. Our award-winning faculty in screenwriting, design, and directing bring national experience and mentorship to every class. With both a traditional proscenium theatre and a versatile black box space, you will have the freedom to explore every side of your artistry.
The theatre department here at Culver-Stockton College is an amazing thing to be a part of. The shows I’ve been a part of here and classes I’ve taken almost never seemed like work because of the amazing faculty who made them a fun experience!
– Cassie Williams ’23
Art Galleries & Venues
Alexander Campbell Auditorium
Alexander Campbell Auditorium is a proscenium theatre built in 1966 with a seating capacity of more than 900. The auditorium is used for musicals and larger theatre productions.
Mabee Art Gallery
The Mabee Art Gallery can be found on the main level of the Herrick Foundation Center. The gallery extends up into a second story balcony overlooking the main floor which features the center jump circle from the original basketball court previously housed in the building. The gallery hosts shows from renowned regional and national artists, faculty exhibits, and student honor and senior shows.
Mabee Little Theatre
Mabee Little Theatre is a flexible seating "Black Box" experimental theatre, used for theatre department productions and student-directed productions. It is housed in the lower level of the Alexander Campbell Auditorium.
Merillat Recital Hall
Merillat Recital Hall is a 225-seat area used for the opera workshop, student recitals, and other events.
What can I do with a Musical Theatre Degree?
98% of our fine arts students
Beyond the Classroom
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Student Experiences
- Theta Alpha Phi – Theatre Honors Fraternity
- Travel study opportunities offered frequently
- Service learning within theatre
- Opera workshops
- Musical ensembles
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Professional Experiences
- Exploratory and Professional Internships
- Multiple theatrical performances each year
- Summer theatre work as actors, crew or designers
Information About Our Minors
Our minors in Theatre pair well with Music, Art, Communication, Psychology, Criminal Justice, English, History, Music and Finance majors. The opportunities build confidence in communicating that is vital to many degree holders.