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:

Acting and Musical Theatre

Sutton Foster (Tony Award winning actor)

Marlee Matlin (Oscar Winning Actor)

Lindsay Crouse (Oscar Nominated actor)

Julie Harris (Tony Award Winner Actor)

Alan Arkin (Oscar Winning Actor)

Jeff Corey (Film Actor and Master Teacher)

Danny Burstein (Tony Award Nominated Actor)

Steve Blanchard (Broadway Actor)

Loni Ackerman (Broadway Performer)

Bill Reed (Master Voice Teacher)

Joel Hall (Master Choreographer)

David Krumholtz (Film Actor)

Doug Jones (Film Actor and Alumnus)

Anthony Montgomery (Film Actor and Alumna)

Scott Halberstadt (Film Actor and Alumnus)

Ryan Woodle (Film Actor and Alumnus)

David Shire (Broadway Composer)

John Tovar (Movement and Combat Teacher)

Chris Albright (Classical Actor and Alumna)

Jeff Caldwell (NY Musical Director)

Tom Clear (Chicago Musical Director)

Joyce DeWitt (Film/Stage Actor and Alumna)

Anthony Hagopian (Broadway Actor)

Dudley Knight (Classical Actor & Nationally Recognized Acting Teacher)

Cynda Williams (Film Actor and Alumna)

Niels Underland (International Movement Teacher)

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.