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.

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On Stage

Sweet Charity

Book by Neil Simon, Music by Cy Coleman, Lyris by Dorothy Fields

Based on an original screenplay by Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli and Ennio Flaiano

Directed by Phil Simmons,

Music Direction by R. MacKenzie Lewis
Legacy Theatre

October 19, 20, 21 at 7 p.m.
October 22 at 2 p.m.
Drama Day performance October 21 at 2 p.m.

Suggested for ages 14+

A Tony-nominated Musical by legendary director/choreographer Bob Fosse featuring a hilarious script by Neil Simon. Audiences are destined to fall in love with Charity Hope Valentine's limitless spirit, as she lives life "hopefully ever after." Come celebrate and see joy in action!

Please be sure to visit our productions page for further details. (SWEET CHARITY is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com)

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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.

You can help us reach our goal by making a gift for individual or multiple seats in one or both theatres. Or you can make a contribution of any size to support this important cause.

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