Undergraduate
Mission of the Department
Theatre Arts
The Theatre unit seeks to instill within students: (1) an awareness of theatre as a significant educational and spiritual force, and (2) a desire to contribute to the general improvement of the human condition through the arts. We engage in the pursuit of educational excellence through innovation, tradition, and technology and we also serve as an artistic, cultural and educational resource for the College, other theatre organizations, and the community. We provide theatre education and training of the highest quality within a liberal arts setting, fostering personal and artistic development, and encouraging outreach to society at large. We achieve this through: excellence in the classroom and in the production process, with a strong program-to-production link; artistic excellence in productions, which serve as our faculty’s research; and, enrichment through the culture, art and community building that our productions provide to the College and the North Shore.
Speech Communication
The Speech Communication unit seeks to give students: (1) the knowledge and skills in speech communication that will benefit them interpersonally and professionally; and (2) an understanding of the importance of ethical and responsible speech communication in society.
Programs in Theatre
Theatre Arts at Salem State
Two fully operational theatres exist on the North Campus. The Mainstage (Auditorium) houses traditional works and musical theatre productions. The Callan Studio Theatre’s intimate atmosphere serves as a perfect environment for contemporary and more experimental theatre works. Four to six major productions are staged each year with guest artists, studio appearances and student workshops offered. Recent Salem State College Theatre productions have earned regional and national recognition and acclaim for excellence in both the technical and performance areas.