The faculty of Ball State University's Department of Theatre and Dance believe that guest artists are essential to the training of theatre students. The numerous guest artists who have visited the campus include the following:

• Sutton Foster (Workshop in New York by Tony Award winning actress)
• David Shire (Broadway composer)
• Loni Ackerman (Broadway performer)
• Ray Roderick (Broadway performer)
• Clair Sinnett (casting director)
• Joel Hall (Master choreographer) 
• Bill Reed (master voice teacher)
• Jeff Skousen (master voice teacher)
• Danny Burstein (Broadway actor)
• Stephanie Klapper ( NY casting director)
• Erica Daniels (Steppenwolf casting director)

Other professional actors, playwrights, and designers also have been guest artists in our program.

Our New York and Los Angeles Showcase programs give seniors in this option an opportunity to audition for casting agents, graduate schools, and industry professionals. Learn more about our Acting Showcases.