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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

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. 

Now Open for Applications: Lecturer, Stage Management

The Department of Theater and Dance invites applications for a Lecturer teaching position during the 2024-2025 Academic Year for "Introduction to Stage Management for Undergraduates".

Now Hiring! Lecturer, Dance History and Appreciation

The Department of Theater/Dance invites applications for a teaching position in the following areas of specialization: Dance History and Performance. We seek an individual passionate about teaching Dance 45: Dance History and Appreciation, a large lecture course in dance history.