Department of Theatre and Dance
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715 University Parkway
Nachitoches,Louisiana 71497
318.357.4483
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Bachelor of Fine Arts in Production and Design Bachelor of Arts in Acting and Directing Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre
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Northwestern State University Department of Theatre and Dance is designated as the Center for Excellence in the Arts for the University of Louisiana System and is one of only 150 programs in the United States accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
We specialize in undergraduate training with a BFA in Dance, a BFA in Production and Design, and Theatre degrees with concentrations in Acting & Directing and Musical Theatre. Thank you for visiting our site, please look around to discover more about our exciting program! You may contact us at any time if you have any questions regarding NSU Theatre and Dance.
Notable Alumni Include:
Katherine Langlois, Costume Character, Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH Bethany Lee, Performer, Brightstar Touring Co, Asheville NC, and Scenic Designer, Stagedoor Manor, Loch Sheldrake, NY Asher Van Meter, Performer and Dance Captain, Pagosa Springs Center for the Performing Arts, Pagosa Springs, CO Nicholas Hebert, Rigger, Cajun Iron Workers, Port Fourchon, LA Mary Rogers, Stitcher/cutter, Sight and Sound Theatres, Lancaster, PA Savannah Thibodeaux, Stage Management Apprentice, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Sarasota, FL Nikki Lopez, Stage Manager, Jefferson Performing Arts Society, Jefferson, LA Charlotte Alcorn, Scenic Charge/Intern Coordinator, Florida Rep, Ft. Myers, FL Holli’ Conway, 2nd Runner up Miss America 2019, Miss Louisiana 2018, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, New York City, NY Kacey Garrett, Entertainment, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL Marlee Roberts Floyd, Company Member, North Pointe Ballet, Cleveland OH Mitchell Martin, High School Coordinator, Trinity Bible Church, Willow Park, TX
Faculty Info:
Scott Burrell, MFA, Dr. Grace Edgar, Brett Garfinkel, MFA, Crystal Lewis, MFA, Michael Lomeka, MFA, Wanda N. Lucas, Rebecca Morgan, Carlos Nine, MFA, Renee Oates, Jessica Parr, MFA, Karn Richoux, MFA, Robert Richoux, MFA, Kirstin Riehl, MFA, Pia Wyatt, MFA.
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