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E&H College

Barter Theatre

Study Abroad

Student Testimonials

Our program is small enough that students build relationships with each other and with teachers and are able to get practical experience as freshmen instead of having to wait through three years of college to be on stage (’06). The relationship w/ Barter, because that is very unique (’06). The individual attention and the amount of hands on training (’06).

I have liked the hands on experience and approach to teaching. I have liked that I have been able to stick my hands in everything and get experience in different fields (’06).

I like the fact that we are working with a well known professional theater (’06).

I really love that we are granted so many opportunities in this program. I also think that we are very lucky to have the professors that we do (Mackenzie Myers ‘07)

I think the fact that we are so small lends itself well to personal attention and direction of the students. (Katherine Morton ‘07)

The professors the small size the encouragement (Meghan Kelleher ‘07)

Small class size, excellent professors, personal attention and beneficial, professional relationships formed between teacher and student (’07).

I enjoy getting to know the professors and being able to call on them when I have questions outside of classes or rehearsals. I do like the relationship that we have with Barter. I also like the fact that the program/department is growing. (Arlie Reed ‘08)

I like being close to my professors and being able to build a rapport with them. I'm not sure that would have the same opportunity if I had gone to a large school with 20 faculty members. I also like the opportunities for showcases and mainstage shows and the encouragement that we receive from the faculty to participate in these things. I really do think that my education here has prepared me to enter the real world and go to graduate school or find a job in theatre. (Meghan Hawkins) I like that students are involved in every aspect of production, and that we closely work with the faculty. (Courtney Fridley '08)

I liked being able to use what we learned in classes while putting together a play. I love that we can do student showcases and the variety of workshops we have had. I loved my classes, I feel like I learned a lot in them. The current theatre faculty are fantastic teachers and passionate about the theatre. (Callie Almond '08)

I love the fact that our professors work well with us and that if they do not know something or aren't prepared to be able to teach us, that we have the Barter connection that can teach us what we do not have the facilities/expertise in. (Annika Steele '08)

I love the opportunity we are given to exceed and practice what we learn in our college setting. I love the fact that as a freshmen, not only can you audition for mainstage shows, but you can also be cast where as in many other colleges, mainstage is only for seniors and only for a select few. Our connection with Barter is really great; we take advantage of it and it is not something many other theatre programs have. The size of school allows us to have smaller class sizes where we can have good one on one attention from professors, so it is great to have professor's who are willing to work one on one with you. My favorite thing, however is that our department improves based on suggestions from students! (Shane Miller) I really like that the theatre professors make time for you on an individual basis. I like the fact that not only they let you, but they encourage you to participate in practicum your first year. I like that the department give several opportunities to make contacts with professionals in the industry and the chance to study under them. (Christina Schildroth '08)