Theatre Arts

PRODUCTION Theatre Arts Virtual Lobby

Visit the Virtual Lobby of the Department of Theatre Arts to learn more about our productions, casts, and creative teams.

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Mainstage Our 22-23 Season

Our 22-23 mainstage offerings included 5 productions, most recently THE BACCHAE. Next up is BRAIDED SORROW, opening February 2, 2023.

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Production Gallery Season

Our Gallery Season presents ~10 new plays each year by graduate and undergraduate writers.
Playwrights, directors, dramaturgs, designers, actors, stage managers, technicians and audiences collaborate on new works.

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Undergraduate Passion for Success

Our undergraduate program offers in-depth training in every aspect of theatre, developing the skills needed in every contemporary career: creativity, collaboration, leadership, and the ability to complete a complex project on time.

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Graduate In the Studio & On Stage

Actors, designers, directors, dramaturgs, playwrights and stage managers all have their own intensive MFA programs of study – in the studio and on stage – working together on 20 productions & events for the 2022-23 season.

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What are our alumni doing?

Directing a new production of Tick, Tick…Boom! in Chicago

The Whale is a hit and his new play made the NYT list for Best Theater of 2022

starring in ENO, streaming on the African streaming service Showmax

is known for This is Us, Chicago Fire, and Pushing Skills

joining the cast in the off-Broadway return of the Soho Rep production of Hansol Jung's “Wolf Play”

Join us in a community that is as challenging as it is supportive.

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts, including an emphasis in Musical Theatre
MFA in Theatre, with specialties in Acting, Design, Directing, Dramaturgy, Playwriting, and Stage Management
Double majors are encouraged (75% of our students do)
At least 20 guest artists a year