Theatre Arts Outcomes

WHERE GRADS GO
Students prepare for graduate and professional programs and for immediate work in theatre. Graduates have been placed in many areas that apply both their practical talents and developed critical perspectives that include, but are not limited to:

Nonprofit organizations
Community theatre
Graduate programs
Teaching
Ministry
Production companies
Museums
Broadcast stations

Kaylah Dixon, Class of 2017
Theatre Educator/Administrator

“Studying theatre at Gordon means learning a little bit of everything. Having a diverse skill set has served me well in my early career. I love that I get to see so many different aspects of theatre in my day to day and I'm endlessly thankful to the professors at Gordon who prepared me for that.”

Michael Gaudio, Class of 2016
M.F.A. Musical Theatre, The Boston Conservatory at Berklee

“The liberal arts experience has allowed me to be a well-rounded, informed, and prepared performing arts professional. The leadership and entrepreneurship focus embedded in my theatre degree combined with the encouragement to explore my faith through my work has fully equipped with the skill set and confidence needed to excel in graduate classes, in the rehearsal room, on the stage, and beyond!”

Carissa Gerber, Class of 2011
San Diego Operations Coordinator, Sonder Inc.

“My two favorite pieces of my Gordon Theatre Training are the holistic approach to theatre study and the collaborative, positive environment of staff and students. I've felt very well equipped in pretty much every area of theatre from my time at Gordon. I've had the confidence to take on any task thrown at me. The culture of the department is something that is fostered and beautiful and should not be taken for granted!”

Bekah Jordan, Class of 2010
Executive Artistic Director, The 5th Wall Immersive Theatre Company

“The program at Gordon has students explore all aspects of working in theatre: performance, directing, technical aspects, dramaturgy, design, production. Being encouraged to tap into all of these areas while I was a student was the foundation for me to be able to go and form my own theatre company, and most importantly: I learned how to learn on my feet. How to problem solve and bring collaborative ideas to fruition. Being able to attend the British Theatre Studies program gave me a vision for my future in the arts and changed the course of my life. Exposure to global theatre was a taste of what it is to work in this field, and I directly link that trip with where I am now as an interdisciplinary theatre artist.

Paul Turbiak, Class of 2005
M.F.A. in Acting from California Institute of the Arts
Equity Actor and Senior Administrative Assistant, CalArts

"The Theatre Arts department at Gordon College offers the best liberal arts training for a Christian artist. The intimacy of the program allowed me to get more performance opportunities and contact with faculty than any other school I know. I was able to dabble in a number of different areas, learning all sides of the craft. Through History Alive, I was able to work as a professional actor, gaining artistic and practical experience. The training at Gordon seeks to cultivate not only the mind and body, but also (and most importantly) the soul of the artist. Without a sense of calling, I would be nothing more than another actor trying to hack it. The artistic landscape is difficult to say the least. Gordon gave me a compass." View Paul's website ➔