Northern’s theatre program is rooted in the belief that the relevant artist is the thinking artist, coupling the mastery and embodiment of concrete skills with knowledge of and sensitivity to the cultural environments of ideas, artistic forms and other persons. The program trains and educates artists, scholars and teachers in the rich traditions and current practices of theatre and musical theatre.

Committed to a teaching approach that emphasizes mentorship and individual attention to students, faculty members empower students to develop their personal strengths; provide them with tools and opportunities to realize their potential; and equip them for successful work in professional environments, graduate programs, and as lifelong learners.