Mission
The mission of the Department of Theatre and Dance is to produce innovative artists and scholars through a pursuit of academic and creative excellence.
Values
The Department of Theatre and Dance values:
- Engaging in the highest quality of professional training
- Providing an experiential approach to the collaborative nature of theatre and dance
- Integrating production experience with a scholarly understanding of theatre and dance as artistic forms
- Encouraging innovative exploration through classic and contemporary methodologies in theatre and dance
- Developing excellence in research and creative expression in the classroom and production process
- Providing active leadership in the contribution to South Florida culture
- Engaging with our various campus and regional communities
Additionally, the Department of Theatre and Dance defines specific criteria for those students in the MFA and BFA degree programs. With the recognition that these programs are intended to develop students who are prepared to enter the professional arena, the standards for these students are more rigorous and the expectations for achievement are set higher.Â
Policies
- Department of Theatre and Dance Handbook adopted 8-6-26
- Auditions and Casting Protocols Adopted 8-6-26
- Rehearsal and Production Guidelines Adopted 8-6-26
About us
Located in sunny South Florida, Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Department of Theatre & Dance offers a variety of Graduate and Undergraduate theatre programs!
On the graduate level we are the only school in the South Florida area that offers a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance, or a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology. Each program has been structured using a conservatory approach, and focused on taking professionals actors, designers, and stage managers to the next level in their craft.
On the undergraduate level, we have three Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees: one in Theatre Performance, one in Musical Theatre, and one in Design and Technology. Additionally we offer Bachelor of Arts degrees in General Theatre, Theatre Studies and Technical Production. Additionally we have a Minor in Dance, a Minor in Theatre and also one in Acting for the Camera.
Our faculty is made up of seasoned theatre professionals who have had long and successful careers in their areas of expertise including: classical and contemporary acting techniques, voice for the stage, movement for the actor, musical theatre, stage combat, directing, playwriting, stage management, scenic design, costume design, and lighting design.
Our performance facilities include a main stage where we produce four shows throughout the school year and two equity internship productions during the summer, and a studio theatre where a variety shows happen throughout the year.
For more information about our programs, admissions, auditions, or to schedule a personal tour contact our theatre office today! We can’t wait to hear from you.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ ... We Prepare Great Artists!
Administrative Office
Phone: 561.297.3810
Box Office: 561.297.6124Â
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