FAQs

What is special about ASU Herberger School of Theatre and Film?
Students who attend the School of Theatre and Film receive an education infused with facets of both theatre/live performance and the digital media arts. This unique approach offers students a comprehensive overview of their affiliated fields.

What is the School's Philosophy on Teaching?
At the center of our philosophy are the four "C's": creativity, community, collaboration and collegiality. We build on these core values in our classrooms and studios, research endeavors, public programming and engagement with outside constituencies

We educate imaginative, knowledgeable and skilled and responsible artists, teachers, scholars, and audience members. Through innovative curricula and programming to the latest digital production technology, the school is paving the way to the future of theatre and film arts.

Does the Film and Media Production Program differ from that of other universities?
We train students to thoughtfully consider not only how to look through a lens, but why they should. The program places unique emphasis on ethical decision making in content creation and business practices.

What kind of plays does the school produce?
The School produces new work and innovative productions of established work. Our goal is to train artists for the future of theatre, well into the 21st century.

Are auditions open to everyone?
Auditions are open to all faculty, staff and students of ASU - you do not have to be a major.

Can students audition for a play if they are a film major?
Yes you can!

Do students have an opportunity to work with artists outside of ASU faculty?
Nationally renowned guest artists and industry professionals work directly with students as directors, designers, actors, fight choreographers, and composers, and share their expertise through workshops and lectures.

Recent Guest Artists:

• Anne Bogart, artistic director of SITI Company
• Laurie Brooks, playwright
• Jim Brubaker, president (physical production), Universal Pictures
• Johann Stegmeir, costume designer
• John Watson, screenwriter

What type of technology do students work with in the Media Production Program?
Students use contemporary digital technology to study and practice
as screenwriters, directors, cinematographers, editors, and producers.

What have students said about the School?

"The school sets up internships and extra roles on pictures being filmed in the area, giving me a front-row seat to the entire production process. That has helped me lock in film production as my career."
Chelsea
BA film and media production

"I have the opportunity to work with a number of guest artists such as Laurie Carlos and the SITI Company, both known for their work on national, and even international, scales."
Trevor
BA acting

"At first I was skeptical about the emphasis on ethics in the program, but I've come to learn that it is crucial and something I could get only at Herberger College School of Theatre and Film."
Michael
BA film and media production

"The breadth of majors in the Herberger College makes it possible for artists of different genres to work together. I've worked with dancers, musicians, visual artists, and multi-media artists, all within the context of my MFA program."
Patrick
MFA directing

"The great thing about the college is that even if you have differing artistic views, you're still welcomed and listened to instead of shunned or ignored. I have seen nothing but great collaboration from both students and faculty."
Joshua
BA theatre

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