°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Theatre is home for creative people seeking to explore the possibilities, excitement, and energy of the performing arts. We are a company of artists who actively seek the future of theatre beyond the safe boundaries of the familiar - with individualized instruction, a rigorous curriculum, a dedicated faculty, and professional internship opportunities.
The Theatre Program at Old Dominion is designed to develop unrecognized talent in our students. We believe that the true potential of any artist or technician only emerges where they enjoy three foundations to creative growth.
- Students must be stretched to their creative limits within a setting of complete trust and support.
- Faculty members must deserve the respect of their students, both as artists and as individuals.
- Both students and faculty members must together push themselves and enjoy themselves.
Our focus on these foundations sets Theatre at °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ apart from many programs nationally. Our Program is made up of a friendly, wildly diverse group of approximately eighty individuals. Rather than stick to the institutionalized formats of larger programs, we instead adapt to the shifting needs of our current students.
Happily, through the unique expertise of our faculty and guest artists, we provide the rigorous training and career connections necessary to compete professionally. We are proud of that accomplishment and our alumni have strong track records on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional stages. More importantly, we provide our students the means to discover their authentic talents within a time-honored art form. Regardless of background or career choice, that discovery lasts a lifetime.
