{"id":410,"date":"2023-02-09T17:40:16","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T23:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/?post_type=program&#038;p=410"},"modified":"2026-03-18T08:49:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T13:49:58","slug":"theatre-education-ba","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/academics\/theatre-education-ba\/","title":{"rendered":"Theatre Education, BA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Theatre Education, BA                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">BA<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Unlock your passion for theatre and inspire young minds as a theatre educator with our immersive theatre education degree program. Combine your love for making theatre with the joy of teaching others and embark on a transformative journey to inspire the next generation of artists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are just starting out or are looking for a post-baccalaureate program, you\u2019ll benefit from our combination of extensive training in theatre and specialized courses in education. Our faculty are licensed teachers and leaders in professional theatre education who are ready to guide you in honing your artistic abilities and developing effective teaching techniques. Through hands-on field experiences, student teaching and collaborations with local schools, you&#8217;ll gain the real-world perspective needed to excel in the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Major<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>On Campus<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_c45d090e-10bb-47be-ad4e-78aea7b80884'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/apply\/\" rel=\"\">Apply<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\/\">Cost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=c45d090e-10bb-47be-ad4e-78aea7b80884&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_c45d090e-10bb-47be-ad4e-78aea7b80884'>\/**\/<\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\t    <section id=\"program-highlights\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-bg-gray-dark\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div id=\"program-highlights-content-slider\" class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-it-s-like-to-be-a-theatre-education-major-at-peck-school-of-the-arts\">What it&#8217;s like to be a Theatre Education major at Peck School of the Arts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you study theatre education at UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts, you join a community that is united on a mission to impact the world through our craft. And we really mean that. Our faculty are all working professionals and experienced educators deeply committed to using theatre as way to positively impact society and advance social causes. We do that through our curriculum, the shows we produce and our practices. Plus, our small cohorts, weekly seminars and continuous feedback from mentors and faculty surround you with confidence-building support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But don&#8217;t take our word for it. Experience for yourself what it is like to be a student here by scheduling a personalized tour and info session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/visit\/\" rel=\"\">Visit Us<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-slider uwm-p-slider--dots-outside\"><div class=\"uwm-p-slider--base\"><figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2023\/04\/PSOA-Theatre-Education-BA-SLIDER-1.webp\" alt=\"Two theatre majors perform a scene in a theatre class, one showing expressive emotions while the other gestures dramatically.\" title=\"Two theatre majors perform a scene in a theatre class, one showing expressive emotions while the other gestures dramatically.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2023\/04\/PSOA-Theatre-Education-BA-SLIDER-3.webp\" alt=\"A woman speaks to a group of theatre majors in a classroom, seated on chairs, engaged in discussion.\" title=\"A woman speaks to a group of theatre majors in a classroom, seated on chairs, engaged in discussion.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2023\/04\/PSOA-Theatre-Education-BA-SLIDER-2.webp\" alt=\"A performer on stage holds a spear and shield under dramatic lighting, creating a powerful and intense scene.\" title=\"A performer on stage holds a spear and shield under dramatic lighting, creating a powerful and intense scene.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-slm9-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">About<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-slm9-learn-by-doing\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Learn by Doing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-slm9-alumni-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Alumni &amp; Careers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-slm9-faculty\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Faculty<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-slm9-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-theatre-education-degree-details\">Theatre Education Degree Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our theatre education degree is designed to earn a K-12 theatre license in four years as an undergraduate student or in two years as a post-baccalaureate student.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll focus on theatre as a cultural, educational and humanitarian art form. Our curriculum trains you to use and demonstrate high impact practices in a variety of classrooms. Through immersion in creative and collaborative theatre\/drama processes, you\u2019ll build professional capacity through arts-infused experiences. Through our deep connections with schools and cultural institutions in urban communities and beyond, you\u2019ll be well prepared to make and teach accessible theatrical arts for all students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/arts-architecture\/arts\/theatre\/theatre-education-ba\/#requirementstext\">Theatre Practices, BA: Theatre Education requirements<\/a> in the Academic Catalog.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-32741\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-k-12-teacher-licensing\">K-12 Teacher Licensing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The course of study in this program prepares students for recommendation for certification by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for a K-12 teaching license. Assessment is aligned with the requirements for licensure under \u201cPI-34,\u201d the state law governing certification in Wisconsin. For more details, please visit the respective program&#8217;s requirements tab within the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/arts-architecture\/arts\/#departmentsandprogramstext\">Academic Catalog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-32713\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-post-baccalaureate-teacher-certification\">Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Peck School of the Arts offers post-baccalaureate K-12 teacher certification pathways in three areas: Art Education, Music Education and Theatre Education. The program is available for those who have already earned an undergraduate degree in the discipline they intend to teach and graduated with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All qualifying applicants are required\u00a0to submit a <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/apply\/certification\/\">Post-Bacc Teacher Certification Interest Form<\/a> and meet with their area head prior to submitting the Universities of Wisconsin application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/apply\/certification\/\" rel=\"\">Post-Bacc Teacher Certification Interest Form<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-8837\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\">Performances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From backstage to center stage, front of house or in front of a classroom, our public performances are a vehicle for training students in every aspect of theatre. They are also a source of high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/events-community\/performing-arts\/\">performing arts<\/a> entertainment for our campus and community. Explore our upcoming performances or take a look at recent productions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/events-community\/theatre-performances\/\" rel=\"\">Theatre Performances<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-2104\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-entrance-auditions-interviews-amp-admission\">Entrance Auditions\/Interviews &amp; Admission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Peck School of the Arts degree programs may require additional steps to enter. For most dance, music and theatre programs, applicants must first be accepted to UWM, apply to Peck School of the Arts and complete entrance requirements such as an audition and\/or interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/apply\/\" rel=\"\">Entrance Requirements<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-2095\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-scholarships-amp-aid\">Scholarships &amp; Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UWM and Peck School of the Arts offer a diverse financial aid package for students, including Midwest residence savings, scholarships, grants, work-study opportunities and student loans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/students\/scholarships-aid\/\" rel=\"\">Scholarships &amp; Aid<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-15314\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-living-learning-communities\">Living Learning Communities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Live in campus housing on the same floor or wing as other students in your major or program. The Peck School of the Arts offers three Living Learning Communities where you can be a part of a \u201ccommunity within a community.&#8221; You&#8217;ll make friends, form study groups and do social activities together. And, best of all, there is&nbsp;no additional cost&nbsp;to be a part of a <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/students\/living-learning-communities\/\">Living Learning Community<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-slm9-learn-by-doing\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-5634\">\n<h2 class=\"size-h3 wp-block-heading\">Internships &amp; Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students work and intern professionally with Milwaukee\u2019s professional music organizations, theatre and dance companies, and film festivals, as well as leading art museums, galleries and creative agencies. See where your education can take you. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/students\/internships\/\">internships and opportunities<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-2244\">\n<h2 class=\"size-h3 wp-block-heading\">Student Organizations &amp; Clubs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet like-minded people in a wide variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/students\/organizations-clubs\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"666\">student organizations and clubs <\/a>who inspire creativity and will support your aspirations. Collaborate and create, network with professional artists, and deepen your connection with faculty, mentors and fellow students outside of the classroom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-10458\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-study-abroad\">Study Abroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe that a complete education in the arts should take you beyond the classroom and the local community. By studying abroad, you&#8217;ll gain more than a change of scenery. You&#8217;ll embark on a transformative educational experience and bring a global perspective to your field of study. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwmilwaukee.studioabroad.com\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.AdvancedSearch\">Explore upcoming trips<\/a> offered in partnership with the Center for International Education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-slm9-alumni-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-27173\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-theatre-alumni-stories\">Theatre Alumni Stories<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"uwm-p-posts uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--2\">\n<li>\n<figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/uwm-stage-manager-sets-the-stage-for-student-success\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2025\/11\/lillian-hayward-stands-in-front-of-mainstage-theatre_20250401_HBG_Hayward_AM_011.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lillian Hayward stands in front of the UWM Mainstage Theatre with hands on hips.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2025\/11\/lillian-hayward-stands-in-front-of-mainstage-theatre_20250401_HBG_Hayward_AM_011.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2025\/11\/lillian-hayward-stands-in-front-of-mainstage-theatre_20250401_HBG_Hayward_AM_011-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/uwm-stage-manager-sets-the-stage-for-student-success\/\">UWM stage manager sets the stage for student success<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-excerpt\">The job of stage manager is considered one of the most challenging roles in theater. Lillian Hayward,\u00a0a theatre production major\u00a0with an emphasis in stage management, knows this well. From running rehearsals to facilitating communication between the director and the actors, Hayward has to do a little bit of everything as &hellip; <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/theatre-alum-brings-ghostly-features-to-life-in-world-premiere-production\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2024\/01\/Amaya-Rockett-ALUM.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Amaya Rockett stands in a courtyard with a warm glow surrounding her.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2024\/01\/Amaya-Rockett-ALUM.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2024\/01\/Amaya-Rockett-ALUM-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/theatre-alum-brings-ghostly-features-to-life-in-world-premiere-production\/\">Theatre alum brings ghostly features to life in world premiere production\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-excerpt\">In Milwaukee\u2019s recent World Premiere of The Forgotten Girl, production design is more important than ever. Viewers are immersed in the world of the main characters Iris and Daniel as they discover the abandoned grave of a girl in their grade and begin interacting with her ghost. Scenic designer Amaya &hellip; <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/category\/alumni\/\" rel=\"\">View More Alumni Stories<\/a>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-2425\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-theatre-careers\">Theatre Careers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li>Actor \/ Actress&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Agent<\/li>\n<li>Art Director \/ Creative Director<\/li>\n<li>Artistic Director<\/li>\n<li>Arts Administrator \/ Box Office Manager&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Arts Council Director<\/li>\n<li>Camp Director&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Carpentry \/ Scenic Artistry&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Casting Director&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Choreographer<\/li>\n<li>Comedian<\/li>\n<li>Community Arts Organizer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Conflict \/ Resolution Facilitator&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Corporate Trainer<\/li>\n<li>Costume Designer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Costume Director \/ Manager&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Crafts Artisan<\/li>\n<li>Curator<\/li>\n<li>Dialect Coach&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Director<\/li>\n<li>Drafter \/ Designer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Drama Therapist&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Dramaturg&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Draper \/ Cutter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li>Educator \/ Education Administrator&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Electrician<\/li>\n<li>Entertainment Designer \/ Manager<\/li>\n<li>Event Planner \/ Coordinator&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Gaffer \/ Grip&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Hair \/ Makeup Designer \/ Artist<\/li>\n<li>Intimacy Director \/ Coordinator<\/li>\n<li>Life Coach \/ Motivational Speaker<\/li>\n<li>Lighting Designer \/ Director&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Managing Director&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Marketing &amp; Sales&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Master Carpenter<\/li>\n<li>Milliner&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Model<\/li>\n<li>Musical Theatre Artist&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Playwright<\/li>\n<li>Producer<\/li>\n<li>Production Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Production Manager&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Project Manager&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Projection Designer<\/li>\n<li>Properties Artisan \/ Director&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Rigging Installer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Scenery Designer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li>Scenic Artist \/ Painter&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Screenwriter&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Set Designer \/ Decorator&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Singer<\/li>\n<li>Sound Designer \/ Engineer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Sound Technician<\/li>\n<li>Special Effects Artist&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Stage Director \/ Manager&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Stage Hand<\/li>\n<li>Staging Fabricator&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Stunt Double&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Tailor<\/li>\n<li>Talent Agent \/ Director&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Technical Director&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Television \/ Radio Personality&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Theatre Consultant<\/li>\n<li>Theatre Critic \/ Journalist \/ Blogger<\/li>\n<li>Theatre Equipment Sales&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Trade Show Designer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Visual Effects Director \/ Engineer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Vocal Coach<\/li>\n<li>Voiceover Artist&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Wardrobe Specialist&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Wigmaker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-slm9-faculty\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-theatre-education-degree-faculty\">Theatre Education Degree Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-2437\"><p>Which faculty you have within this program is dependent upon your chosen courses or interests. For a list of <em>all<\/em> Theatre faculty and staff please click the button below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/directory\/?_people_categories_facet=theatre\" rel=\"\">All Theatre Faculty &amp; Staff<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"facetwp-template\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--1 uwm-u-mb-60\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"48, 115, 116, 115, 115, 120, 115, 121\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/directory\/janes-ralph\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2023\/04\/Ralph-Janes-Headshot-257x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Ralph Janes Headshot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2023\/04\/Ralph-Janes-Headshot-257x300.webp 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2023\/04\/Ralph-Janes-Headshot.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/directory\/janes-ralph\/\">Ralph  Janes<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Teaching Faculty III<\/strong>, <em>Theatre Education &amp; Directing<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Area Head<\/strong>, <em>Theatre Education<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Outreach Coordinator<\/strong>, <em>Theatre<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Living Learning Community Coordinator<\/strong>, 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