About

Ours is a performance-oriented program offering undergraduates unparalleled opportunity to perform in major department productions beginning their first year. We have one of the most integrated theatre and dance majors in the state, which means our theatre graduates develop excellent movement skills. Musical Theatre students take a dedicated ensemble class every quarter for two years. Dance students develop significant stage production skills, preparing them for choreography in the contemporary dance world and especially Dance Theatre.

VISION, MISSION AND OUTCOMES

Vision

In our teaching, productions, advocacy, campus contributions, and work with local and national communities, we are committed to:

• Creativity
• Performance
• Passion
• Reflection
• Inclusion and Diversity
• Mentorship
• Collaboration
• Social Justice

Mission

Through Inclusiveness and rigorous creative inquiry, the Department of Theatre and Dance provides comprehensive training in theatre and dance emphasizing passion, performance, collaboration, community and issues of social justice.

Outcomes

Theatre Arts graduates will be able to:

• Perform for audiences, on stage or in other areas and careers.
• Engage individuals and build community through meaningful theatre and dance experiences.
• Reflect on historical and contemporary works of theatre and dance from diverse cultures.
• Create performances that present human issues in inclusive, exciting, original ways.