American University's Theatre and Musical Theatre Program will prepare you to succeed in a variety of professions within and beyond the performing arts. All majors are grounded in a strong liberal arts tradition. To be a supportive, vibrant, and rigorous learning community of artist-scholar-citizens within a diverse world-class liberal arts environment. Prepare students for the ever-evolving contemporary theatre landscape, with a deep respect for the past, but eyes always on the future. Acknowledge and dismantle racism, anti-blackness and all discriminatory practices, while promoting inclusive and equitable ideas, values and policies. Directly engage with the political, social, and cultural issues of our times. Encourage students to take genuine risks, be brave enough to fail boldly, and continually grow and evolve as theatre artists and human beings. We encourage pushing boundaries, challenging assumptions, and expanding possibilities.