ART + DESIGN
“With our rural audiences in mind, it’s important we're representing theater, representing what the arts are, and how important they are to life,” said Wilburn. The group has given backstage tours to the community to give them a glimpse into what it’s like producing theater as “an education for the audience.” SDSU brings in guest artists, costume designers, lighting designers, and more to work alongside students to create everything from costumes to set design. “When they're not in rehearsal, they’re working on scenery, costumes, lighting, props, and sound,” said Wilburn. Along with stage production and acting, students also get exposure in publicity and the box office at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center . This involves everything from creating press releases to running social media to ad and billboard placements.
“That's the biggest mission for us—to help
young professionals go out and work and also provide entertainment to an area that may not have seen theater.” Billy Wilburn
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