100%
of theatre graduates are working or continuing their education
8
mainstage productions every year
94%
of theatre graduates working full time have a job related to their degree
What will I do in the B.A. Arts Administration degree program at Western?
core curriculum provides students with foundational courses in performing and/or visual arts, and courses specific to the management of arts and cultural organizations that develop skills in arts programming, marketing, communication, fundraising, finance, venue management, and audience engagement. The curriculum is flexible and customized for each students based on their career goals. Practical application is heavily emphasized through hands-on experiences within the local arts industry.
Whatever WMU is doing to prepare their students for a future in the professional arena … it works!”
Beyond the classroom
As an arts administration student at WMU, you will receive hands-on experiences in programming across the College of Fine Arts each year. You will have opportunities to engage in various administrative and management roles within other arts organizations on campus and throughout the Kalamazoo community as well.
Alumni Success
Alumni in theatre arts management are working with Brooklyn Academy of Music, Serino Coyne Marketing in NY, Hamilton National Tour (Baseline Theatrical), 321 Theatrical Management (Wicked/FunHome), the Williamstown Theatre Festival, The Cort Theatre of Chicago, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Milwaukee Youth Arts Center and more.