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:

• Steven Canyon Kennedy (Broadway sound designer)
• Kurt Sharp (Chicago scenic designer)
• Molly Anderson (nationally known scenic artist)
• Markas Henry (New York costume and scene designer)
• Jeff Koger (Obie Award-winning lighting designer for the Signature Theatre in New York)
• Kathryn Rohe (New York costume designer)
• Andy Catron (New York lighting designer)
• John Stark (Joseph Jefferson award winning scenic designer)
• Kim Morris (Chicago costume designer)
• Colleen Tovar (Equity production stage manager)