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Welcome to the Department of Theater and Dance!

The Department of Theater and Dance fosters an inclusive, vibrant and stimulating environment that encourages creative self-expression and critical thinking.  Undergraduate programs include intensive, conservatory-style training for actors and dancers, as well as general degrees with a focus on Dance, Design, Directing, Playwriting, Theater and Community and Theater and Performance Studies.  The department's nationally recognized and highly ranked graduate program offers a diverse array of interdisciplinary approaches to performance research within a global orientation.  The department provides a lively forum for faculty to integrate teaching and research, at the cutting edge of their areas of expertise.

 

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Announcements

Publication Alert! Professor King's Latest Book

The Department's own Professor Dave King recently published his latest book, Finding the Way to Long Day's Journey Into Night: Eugene O'Neill and Carlotta Monterey O'Neill at Tao House (Anthem Press, 2024). Click to learn more! 

Join our Team! Hiring a Lighting/Sound Supervisor

The Department of Theater/Dance is hiring a lighting and sound supervisor to join our team. The hiring range is $28.07 to $29.18/hr. Click here to learn more about the position and apply!

Apply to Teach Costume Design

The Department of Theater and Dance invites applications a Lecturer teaching position during the 2024-2025 Academic Year for "History of Decorative Styles." Click to learn more about this exciting opportunity.