What our Students Have to Say:

“As theatre participants we know that every area of theatre is important, but when we become theatre students we learn how and why each component is unique and vital. I am not sure that you can ever learn too much about the different areas of theatre; you gain and share respect for other artists and you always accomplish more as a team. I really appreciate that Hope’s Theatre Department stresses the importance of being a well-rounded student.”
-Amanda Weener (‘04) has been recognized for her stage management work by the American College Theatre Festival and has spent two summers with HSRT.

“Studying theatre at a liberal arts institution has benefited me greatly because of its emphasis on a well-rounded education. Being educated in different disciplines expands my artistic creativity. . . . If theatre is the study of human character, multicultural societies,
relationships, and time periods, then there is no educational environment that I could recommend more than Hope College.”
-Erik Saxvik (‘04) has acted in major roles for the department as well as studying lighting design and holding a 2003 HSRT acting internship.

“In subjects across the board I have been challenged, enlightened, and encouraged by excellent teachers. At its best, my education has led me to search myself and the state of things as they are. I am able to do this and participate in the theatre at the same time. More importantly, I am able to bring what I am learning, growing into, and being challenged with to my experience in the theatre. This is when theatre becomes a rich event.”
-Tim Heck (‘04) has combined his theatre major with a minor in dance and has consistently performed for both departments as well as HSRT.