About Dramaturgy at Loyola University Chicago University

At Loyola University Chicago's Department of Fine & Performing Arts, student dramaturgy is indispensable in fostering an enriching educational landscape in theatre. Our theatre program firmly believes in the holistic virtues of a liberal arts education, and student dramaturgy epitomizes this belief by integrating a broad spectrum of knowledge and inquiry into the theatrical creation process. Through in-depth research, contextual analysis, and passionate collaboration, our student dramaturgs provide invaluable insights that bring depth, cultural relevance, and historical context to every performance. This process inherently encourages an unending thirst for knowledge, piques curiosity, and helps develop global perspectives, cornerstones of an expansive liberal arts ethos.

Moreover, Loyola University Chicago's Jesuit heritage emphasizes "cura personalis" or "care for the whole person." Student dramaturgy, in its essence, exemplifies this by stressing not just the intellectual and artistic growth of our students but their emotional, ethical, and social development as well. By delving deep into the layers of a text, understanding diverse perspectives, and championing the bond between the audience and the stage, our dramaturgs learn to be more empathetic, open-minded, and responsible, ultimately nurturing their growth as complete individuals. Through the Theatre Program and its emphasis on student dramaturgy, Loyola University Chicago upholds the spirit of liberal arts, reminding us of the profound interconnectedness of art, life, and the human experience.