Communication, Media & Theatre Arts

Communication

The undergraduate program in communication is one of the largest programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. Our award winning faculty provide enriching classroom instruction that prepares students for dynamic and rewarding careers.

Media

In the Digital Media, Cinema Studies and Journalism program, you'll work with our award-winning instructors who are practicing professionals in the field of television, radio, film and journalism. Whether it's in the classroom, Eagle Radio, EMU Today, ESPN, E-TV or Eastern Echo, you'll gain practical and hands-on experience.

Theatre Arts

Theatre Arts at EMU includes the areas of theatre, applied drama and theatre for the young, arts management, entertainment design and technology, interpretation and performance studies and musical theatre. Intensive curricular and co-curricular programming allows you to draw on the knowledge and professional experience of our talented faculty and staff.

Poster graphic from 9 to 5 The Musical

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9 to 5 The Musical

Music & Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick
Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture
Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt, April 2009
Orchestrator - BRUCE COUGHLIN
Arrangements and additional orchestrations - STEPHEN OREMUS & ALEX LACAMOIRE
Directed by Phil Simmons
Music Direction by R. MacKenzie Lewis

Legacy Theatre

March 31, April 1, 14, 15 at 7 p.m.

April 2 & 16 at 2 p.m.

"What a way to make a livin'!" It's the late 1970s and coworkers Violet, Judy, and Doralee are each caught in the trap of being a woman in a man's world. Violet can't get promoted, Judy has been jilted, and Doralee has been objectified. Their friendship is solidified as their smarmy, sexist, hypocritical boss Franklin Hart pushes them to the edge and they push back with a vengeance. This hilarious, high-energy musical comedy is based on the 1980 iconic movie of the same name.

Suggested for ages 14+.

9 to 5 is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.

Please be sure to visit our productions page for further details.

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The S.I.T. Campaign: Seats in Theatres

The School of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts needs your help to replace all seats in both the Legacy and Sponberg Theatres. We are seeking to raise a minimum of $200,000 between September, 2019 and August, 2020.

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