We are excited that you are considering a major in Theatre or minor in Dance at Belmont, and we look forward to letting you know more about our program. Belmont's theater program leads to a Bachelor of Arts Degree and can include certification for Theatre and Drama teachers in the K-12 grade levels.
Paul Gatrell, Assistant Professor, and Chair of Theatre and Dance Dept.
Our faculty is dedicated to nurturing the professional and creative abilities of each of our students. Because we are a small, studio-based program, we are able to provide guidance, mentoring and intensive, personal instruction for each of our students. All Theatre Majors and Dance minors are offered extensive hands-on experience in all aspects of theatrical production.
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Three Students Featured in Shakespeare Production at Troutt
Three Belmont students are featured in the Nashville Shakespeare Festival's current production of "Richard the Third" at Troutt Theater. Christy White, Liz Young and Nathan Lee are all part of the cast of the Denice Hicks-directed production, and Paul Gatrell, assistant professor and chair of Belmont's Theatre and Dance Department, designed the set.
"Richard the Third" has recently received rave reviews from The Tennessean, the City Paper and the Nashville Scene. In addition, White is blogging about her experiences with the Nashville Shakes here. The show runs Thursdays-Sundays through Feb. 1, 2009. Click here to purchase tickets.
The mission of the Nashville Shakespeare Festival is to educate and entertain the Mid-South community through professional Shakespearean experiences. This is the second consecutive year that the Shakes Winter performance has been held in Troutt Theater.
