Lights, Dreams, Action! Muhlenberg's Theatre Adventure

Why An International Theatre Student Must Attend Muhlenberg

At Muhlenberg, dreams take center stage! Imagine a place where passion for theatre is given a versatile platform to unleash creativity & explore big show opportunities. At Muhlenberg as a theatre major, explore an academic program designed to provide a thorough background in the history, theory & literature of performance, & structured studio experiences in performance & design. For international students, especially those hailing from countries like India, Muhlenberg College offers study-abroad opportunities to broaden wider horizons.

A. Cultural Exchange Carves Personal Growth

At Muhlenberg, students from diverse backgrounds get exposure to the tapestry of cultures, ideas, & theatrical traditions. This not only enriches their academic journey but also shapes them into a globally-aware artist. Living in a new country, challenges students to adapt, fosters independence, and cultivates resilience. Take the love of theatre on the road! Berg has partnerships with amazing institutions all over the world. Explore art while exploring the world! In recent years, Theatre & Dance students have attended graduate programs including The American Conservatory Theatre, Brown University/Trinity Rep, Columbia University, The David Geffen School of Drama at Yale, Juilliard School, The Manhattan School of Music, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Rutgers University, Stanford University, & Temple University.

The World Is A Canvas

Experience some corners of the world deeply! Students take the study-abroad experience, and when they come back, they can't stop talking (sometimes in Italian!) about what a spectacular, life-altering experience they've had. After studying Theatre at Muhlenberg, students will be well-prepared for what comes next – whether they want to study at the graduate level, pursue a career as a professional artist, or contribute creative leadership in any field.

Noah Mayan Ryall, a student from Bethany Junior College in India is currently in his junior year & will be at The Talent Academy in London in the fall semester to do an exchange program. He is excited to study core theatre courses and learn acting techniques in Shakespeare, voice, and speech for actors, stage performances, & theatre in London!

Ruhani Singh is an international student from India, a Theatre and Film Studies double major, President of the International Students Association & Top Naach, Vice President of Unchained Theatre Collective. She hopes to highlight Asian and international student issues and is so grateful to have been given this opportunity to create art for positive change. Ruhani recently performed in 10x10 (or, The Decameron) in Muhlenberg's Mnemonic Festival along with Being to Becoming (Muhlenberg's Red Door Play Festival) and The Beauty of Being.

B. Limitless Opportunities

The Muhlenberg Theatre & Dance experience offers a direct learning partnership among faculty and students—in the classroom, the studio, and the performance laboratory. Students are nurtured to succeed and encouraged to take risks. The department offers students daily opportunities to foster the most important goal of the liberal arts experience: the education of the whole person. Theatre & Dance faculty and staff have developed a multi-faceted approach to education that combines exciting creative experience with rigorous professional standards. Students are challenged as artists in the studio and the classroom, working closely with distinguished faculty and internationally recognized guest artists to achieve a conceptual understanding and a practical working knowledge of the performing arts.

Cutting-Edge Facilities

With Muhlenberg's state-of-the-art theatre facilities, from cutting-edge performance spaces to well-equipped costume and scene shops, students will have access to the latest tools and resources needed to master their craft. Talent Insights: An audition or portfolio review is not required. Students will be encouraged to participate in the Department's award-winning productions, exploring interests through exciting, diverse performances from intimate black box dramas to Broadway-style musicals. Talent scholarships in art, dance, film, music, and theatre are available. The scholarships range from $1,000-$4,000 a year and are renewable for all four years at Muhlenberg, based on academic performance, good campus standing, and continued participation in the arts.

Talent Insights

An audition or portfolio review is not required. Students will be encouraged to participate in the Department's award-winning productions, exploring interests through exciting, diverse performances from intimate black box dramas to Broadway-style musicals. Talent scholarships in art, dance, film, music, and theatre are available. The scholarships range from $1,000-$4,000 a year and are renewable for all four years at Muhlenberg, based on academic performance, good campus standing, and continued participation in the arts.

C. Graduate Placements - Gateway To Professional Theatre World

Muhlenberg College doesn't just prepare students academically; it is working to ensure success. A few of the many places where our students are working are: the Actors Equity Association in the United States, Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, The Public Theater in New York City, Theatre Company, Williamstown Theatre Festival, the prestigious summer theatre festival in Massachusetts has attracted Muhlenberg alumni as performers, Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis, one of the nation's leading regional theatres, La Jolla Playhouse: Some alumni have worked at this renowned theatre company in California, Theatre Communications Group. Graduates have found opportunities in various regional theatres across the United States, including those in cities such as Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Boston.

Simply Chat With Our Alumni

When students join Muhlenberg Theatre & Dance, they not only join a performing arts department, but a family, and a powerful professional network, which upon graduation becomes the launching pad for their successful career. Students continue to work together long after they walk out through the red doors. Colleagues here are directors, casting agents, producers, and fellow performers of the future, and the connections students make on the Muhlenberg stage will be carried life-long.

Standard OPT

International students at Muhlenberg receive comprehensive guidance on Optional Practical Training (OPT). This means they can gain valuable real-world experience in the United States for up to 12 months after graduation, setting up the path to a thriving theatre career.

Career Services Excellence

Muhlenberg's Career Services Center is a treasure trove of resources for international theatre students. From crafting impressive resumes to providing interview preparation, they ensure students are well-equipped to navigate the competitive job market. What's more, they connect you with industry professionals who can open doors to exciting opportunities.

Professional Theatre Roadway

Many alumni have secured coveted roles in esteemed professional theatre companies across the United States and around the world. Whether their passion lies in acting, directing, stage management, or design, Muhlenberg's rigorous training and extensive network provide the launchpad for dreams.

Educational Excellence

Some graduates channel their love for theatre into education. Muhlenberg's comprehensive theatre curriculum primes students for roles as educators and academics, enabling them to inspire the next generation of artists.

Practical Journey

The college's emphasis on practical experience extends to arts administration. Graduates have gone on to take leadership positions, managing and promoting arts organizations on both regional and national levels.

Professor Jeffery Goldberg from New York University, “I think a student who is considering a major in Theatre will find that it is actually an excellent way to spend time as an undergraduate because it will give you a 360-degree understanding not just of theatre but of one prepares characters, they are going to come to understand all walks of life & will have to throw themselves in a variety of different themes. The theatre also contributes to the understanding of languages and soft skills like public speaking & being able to see the world in a very unique & creative way.”

Muhlenberg Theatre graduates have left their mark on stages both large and small, across the nation. Oh! Guess who is in the top 10% in the country for Theater? It's Muhlenberg!