Welcome to the Department of Theater & Dance!
The Department of Theater and Dance provides a thriving forum for the study of dance, theater, and other types of performance.
The mission of the department is to develop and nurture students' capacity for self-expression and critical thinking; to provide students with a general education through the media of dance, performance, and theater; and to train graduate students as scholars and teachers.
More about the Department
Upcoming Events
[ May 17 - 19 ] In Body of Work, Jerry Pearson combines video, music, dance, and the spoken word into a one man show to explore the inspirations and revelations of his 46 year long career onstage.
[ May 9 - 19 ] Tennessee Williams' towering drama, A Streetcar Named Desire, reveals to the very depths the character of Blanche du Bois, a woman whose life has been undermined by her romantic illusions, which lead her to reject the realities of life with which she is faced.
UCSB/UCI Dance Exchange
Event Dates: May 24, 2013 - 8:00pm[ May 24 ] Dance Company Exchange
- 1 of 2
- ››
News
Theater, BFA Audition Dates for Fall 2013-2014 Academic Year
Updated: May 14, 2013 - 10:19am
September audition dates TBA.
Ninotchka Bennahum contributes to "100 Years of Flamenco in New York"
Updated: April 8, 2013 - 2:44pm
New York Times reviews on Ninotchka's exhibition at the NY Public Library.
Professor Suk-Young Kim wins the 2013 James Palais Prize from the Association for Asian Studies
Updated: April 8, 2013 - 2:54pm
The Department of Theater and Dance congratulates Professor Suk-Young Kim in award.
Contact Us
Academic: 805-893-3241
Production: 805-893-3022
Fax: 805-893-7029
Mail Code: 7060
Find Us
Campus Maps
Directions to Theater & Dance
Administrative office hours [PST]
Monday through Friday
8am-12pm and 1-5pm
Mailing address
Department of Theater & Dance
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-7060
Give to the Department
We invite you to be part of the Department’s success in educating the next generation of leaders.




