By Erika Flores |Staff Writer| The Performing Arts Building is home to the Theatre Arts Department where every year students attain skills that can be used universally. With emphasis in acting, design, technical, drama education, dance and musical theater, the department offers various classes that help instill values that students can practice in the future. TJ Sloan, a fourth-year theatre arts major with an emphasis in acting, plans to pursue a career as a professional actor. According to the Theatre Arts Department’s mission statement found online, “The program is designed to prepare students for careers in a variety of fields, including the entertainment industry, education, … [Read more...] about Theatre Arts teaches vital skills