The Performing Arts Department (PAD) offers a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, as well as courses in Dance and Film. As part of the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum, PAD courses challenge students to be excellent critical and creative communicators. Students become actively involved onstage, backstage, front-of-house, and as members of the audience. Performances take place regularly in the Harry Hope Theatre, Shafer Auditorium, in other on-campus spaces and on tour in places such as New York City and London. The Performing Arts Department is fully committed to providing a welcoming, engaging, inspiring, and enlightening program.