At Bethel College we provide countless opportunities to learn and practice the dramatic arts. Our students are competitive in their pursuit of graduate school and in the world of professional performance. Most importantly, carrying on the spirit of the work that was started by Earl Reimer over 40 years ago, we seek God's face and grace in all that we do.
—Richard T. Young
Department Chair
My education from Bethel prepared me to go into a tough
line of work with confidence in my abilities. People know that Bethel
students work hard and are knowledgeable in their work. They also
know that our faith is something
we take seriously. . . They know we will be, trustworthy, honest,
and reliable.
—Jeff Salisbury, ’03
Company Actor at the Round Barn Theatre
I was attracted to Bethel because I saw so many different
opportunities to do theatre. I have gotten tons of experience and
had terrific interactions with knowledgeable and talented professors.
There is no limit to what you can do at Bethel.
—Andrew Gilbert, ’04
Warsaw, Indiana
The greatest strengths of the theatre department reside
in its faculty and staff. They always took such a genuine interest
in my progress as a student and as an actress. I felt motivated
and challenged to strive for new successes, both on stage and off.
—Melissa Holderman, ’02,
Hollywood, California
The theatre department at Bethel was not only a place where I could sharpen my craft and explore several areas of theatre, but it was my family. Faculty and staff became my personal mentors who's doors were always open, willing to give advice and encouragement. I highly respect the Bethel Theatre department and call them my family.
—Asha Stichter, ’10
Taproot Theatre – Seattle, WA
