Fall 2025: Hello Dolly!

Friday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 2, 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. 

Saturday, Nov. 8 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 9, 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. 

Friday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 7, 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 19, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 20, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 21, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 22, 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 26, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 27, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 28, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 29, 2:30 p.m.

Tickets to Bismarck State College Theatre are $12 when purchased online in advance, and $15 at the door. Tickets for BSC Students are $5 with a valid campus ID. Tickets for BSC Faculty and Staff are $10 with a valid campus ID. Tickets for students from outside BSC are $10 with a valid ID. Group rates and other discounts may be available; please contact the BSC Theatre email address below. Ticket sales are final. Questions about these productions or ticketing may be sent to bsc.theatre@bismarckstate.edu.

Purchase your tickets in advance!


 

Associate Professor of Technical Theatre
Designer/Technical Director at BSC Theatre
BFA in Technical Theatre – North Dakota State University
MFA in Theatre-Design – University of Hawai’i at Manoa
 
Dean Bellin is a theatre maker, teacher and artist.  Bellin has worked in Theatre, Film, Television, and Live Event for the past 20 years throughout the Upper Midwest and Hawai’i. A past recipient of the BSC Faculty Award for Excellence, he has worked to bring new educational opportunities to the region through his interest in artists as entrepreneurs.  Bellin was involved in creating and producing North America’s first AI-written play, The AI Plays, and has been interviewed and spoken on the topic of AI in Theatre many times. Bellin received his MFA in theater design from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa and his BFA in technical theater from North Dakota State University.  Dean is from the Southeast North Dakota town of LaMoure.
 

Adjunct Instructor of Theatre Arts
Creative Director at BSC Theatre
BA in Vocal Performance – University of Jamestown
BA in Theatre – University of Jamestown
BA in Art – University of Jamestown
MFA in Theatre – University of North Dakota

Daniel Walstad is an actor/singer/designer/writer/composer/artist/professional, and multitalented multitasker from Bismarck, North Dakota and very proud of his upper-Midwest roots and "North Dakota Nice" outlook. He graduated from the University of Jamestown with three B.A. Degrees: Vocal Performance, Theatre, and Art. He completed a Master's degree in Theatre at the University of North Dakota. Daniel attended the Open Jar Institute in New York City to study Musical Theatre performance with Broadway professionals. He also studied in NYC in the CAP21 professional summer musical theatre program. 

A diverse performer on stage, he has been seen in such roles as Harry Bright in Mamma Mia, Joseph Pulitzer in Newsies, Roger De Bris in The Producers, Alfie Byrne in A Man of No Importance, Eddie/Dr.Scott in the Rocky Horror Show, Albert in the New York New Works Festival award winning musical Going Up?!, Cleethorps in the NYC AEA Showcase of This Life! the Musical, Steven/ Ensemble in the NYC Reading of Nobody's Child; A New Musical, Dickon and Dr. Craven in the Secret Garden,  J.B. Biggley in How To Succeed..., Jon in Tick tick boom, the Tinman in the Wizard of Oz, Erik the Phantom in Yeston's Phantom, Sir Andrew in Twelfth Night, Tamino in The Magic Flute and the Witch in Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel. 
 

Students seeking a pathway into such career fields as arts administration, nonprofit fundraising & development, or venue & talent management will benefit from the AAS in Arts Entrepreneurship and Management. Deepening students' understanding of various performing arts and fostering proficiency in oral and written communication, the AAS will be a first step in forging a career in arts-related fields. Through a capstone course in a path of their choosing, students shall identify essential entrepreneurial and business functions within the arts. Under supervision of BSC faculty who are active and highly respected professionals in their fields, students gain hands-on experience in areas such as theatre, music, arts, or arts management.

Preparation

Students interested in arts entrepreneurship and management should be resourceful, flexible, creative problem solvers, interested in art, music, or theatre, and thirsty for life­long learning opportunities. Excellent writing skills, oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills are crucial to a successful career in arts management. Previous experience studying music, theatre, or art is helpful.

Requirements

Students who complete the curriculum requirements earn an Associate in Applied Science in Arts Entrepreneurship and Management. This AAS consists of general education courses plus three stackable certificates: Arts Business, Applied Arts, and Applied Communication Program Certificates.

Career Opportunities

Career possibilities: Live Event Coordinator, Talent Booking Agent, Retail/Wholesale Music Professional, Private Teacher/Coach, Arts Organization Administrator, and Nonprofit Fundraiser

Additional Information

BSC has partnerships with community arts organizations, including Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra, Bismarck-Mandan Civic Chorus, and Capital Shakespeare. Through these partnerships, BSC students begin making connections with the community and establishing outside relationships well before they finish their program of study. 
 
Degree Plans

• Arts Entrepreneurship and Management Associate in Applied Science

 
 

Course offerings include:

THEA 110. Introduction to Theatre Arts

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FALL
Basic orientation and historical perspective to theatre arts. Study of the roles of playwright, director, actor, designer, producer and audience members in current theatre practice. Course will include attendance at area performances.

THEA 115. World Film

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FALLSPR
Each film in this course reflects many different cultures and explores themes of war, religion, politics, gender, and relationships in addition to reflecting the ideologies of the filmmaker or culture in which the film is set. Students will watch films, participate in discussions, and complete quizzes and exams that focus on the ideologies and intent behind the making of the films.

THEA 145. Musical Theatre Voice Lessons

Credits: 1-3
Repeat Status: Repeatable up to 12.00 credits.
Typically Offered: ONDEMAND
This course will provide practical application of musical theatre, pop/rock and jazz singing techniques. Students will learn the promotion of healthy vocalism based on vocal principals including breath management, onset of tone, resonation, articulation, flexibility, and an equalizing of the registers. Appropriate stage presentation of musical theater, pop/rock and jazz and an understanding of historical performance practice.

THEA 161. Acting I

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FALL
This class focuses on the fundamental techniques and skills of acting. Improvisation exercises, activities and games are used to develop self-awareness, observation, concentration, emotional availability, and vocal and physical interpretive skills. The class lays a strong foundation for performance training but also helps students develop interpersonal communication skills.

THEA 201. Theatre Practicum

Credits: 1-3
Repeat Status: Repeatable up to 12.00 credits.
Typically Offered: FALLSPR
Open to students who are selected for an important role in a college play or for an important duty on the production staff.

THEA 210. Introduction to Arts Management

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FALL
This course provides students with a taste of the variety of topics they will encounter while involved in the organization and management of arts endeavors, including the core functions of an arts organization, public policy in the arts, the economic structure of markets in various branches of the arts, and the issues facing arts managers today.

THEA 226. Introduction to Design

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: SPRING
Introduces the student to the principles and elements of design, the design process, and the methods of presentation of design ideas.

THEA 247. Stage Makeup

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: ONDEMAND
This course covers the basic principles of design and how they apply to the creation of makeup designs. Students become acquainted with the basic tools and materials of stage makeup. Different techniques of applying makeup to create effective illusions for the stage will be studied.

THEA 255. One Act Play Production

Credits: 1-3
Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Repeat Status: Repeatable up to 6.00 credits.
Typically Offered: SPRING
This class provides students with hands-on experience in directing and play production.

THEA 261. Acting II

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: THEA 161 or Departmental approval.
Typically Offered: SPRINGEVEN
This course will provide practical application of basic acting skills to textual material. In a workshop format, students will analyze, rehearse, and perform monologues and scenes from contemporary American dramatic literature.

THEA 270. Stagecraft

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: ONDEMAND
An introduction to the organization and operation of a theatre plant; the construction, crafting and finishing of stage scenery; and the principles of stage lighting.

THEA 276. Lighting and Sound Design for Theatre

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: SPRING
Introduction to the concepts of the use of light and sound in any live event such as theatre, dance, film, television or other media. Student will work hands and to apply what they have learned to situations encountered in the live event industry.

THEA 289. Theatre Capstone

Credits: 1
Repeat Status: Repeatable up to 6.00 credits.
Typically Offered: ONDEMAND
Students will choose an art path in which they will have more hands-on experiences in areas such as stagecraft, acting, lighting, sound, box office, marketing, etc. This course is repeatable.


For the most up-to-date course information, visit the online Schedule of Classes.