About Us

Questions? Here are some quick facts about the Department of Theatre at ACU:

• We produce quality theatre influenced by our Christian worldview.
• A maximum of 12 freshmen/transfer students are admitted each fall, determined by audition/interview.
• Limited total enrollment of 50 students provides more performance opportunities for each student and smaller faculty/student ratios.
• Training reflects cutting-edge, contemporary curriculum including Ann Bogart’s Viewpointing, the Alexander Technique, the Linklater Vocal Technique, and concepts of actor training from Robert Cohen, Michael Shurtleff, David Craig, the Atlantic Theatre Company, and Stanislavsky.
• The Williams Performing Arts Center, a $17 million facility opened in 2003, features the Fulks Theater (a 325-seat theater) and the Culp Theater (a multi-form theater).
• The Homecoming Musical is performed annually in the 2,200 seat Abilene Civic Center.
• Theatre students’ academic awards have included Dean’s Honor Roll (more than 50 percent regularly), Valedictorian, Trustees’ Award, B. Sherrod, Dean Adams, Servant Leader, Who’s Who, University Scholar and Honor Student.
• Theatre students’ average GPA and SAT\ACT score exceeds university average.
• B.A. or B.F.A. is awarded in six different tracks.
• Alumni are successful in grad school as well as in professional employment.