Overview
What is Puppetry at WVU like?
Description
The BFA in Puppetry includes intensive study in children’s theatre, the practice of puppetry as a theatrical art form, and educational and creative dramatic activity as methods of learning and self-development for children.
In addition to a broad-based curriculum in theatre studies, students work under the direction of a faculty member to operate a complete puppetry theatre with comprehensive study in a variety of construction, manipulation, historical study and performance techniques. The School’s Puppet Mobile tours the region while children’s theatre productions provide hands-on experience and performance opportunities.
All interested students must apply to the University and audition for the School of Theatre and Dance for acceptance.
Puppetry program highlights:
At a Glance
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College/School:
College of Creative Arts -
Division:
School of Theatre and Dance -
Department:
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Degree Designation:
BFA -
Degree Program:
Theatre -
Program:
Puppetry
Next Steps
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