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San Diego,California 92182
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Performance -Acting

Bachelor of Arts in Performance - Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Youth Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Design and Technology

Minor in Theatre

Master of Arts in Theatre

Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Master of Fine Arts in Design and Technology

Certificate in Entertainment Management


Here in the TTF, our students work with exciting faculty in state-of-the-art facilities. Students are supported in a wide range of creative and scholarly endeavors that provide an important bridge from academic study to the professional world, and they have many opportunities to apply their learning outside the classroom. The highly skilled professors who teach our classes exemplify the artist / scholar / teacher model that is so valued at SDSU — this means that the TTF’s professors are professionally active while still strongly invested in the growth of our students and in maintaining a high level of academic achievement.

Faculty Info:

Adrian Alita, Dani Bedau, Denitsa Bliznakova, Stephen Brotebeck, Ralph Funicello, D.J. Hopkins, Carolyn "C.J." Keith, Kenny Leon, Charles Murdock Lucas, Anne E. McMills, Brian McVicker, Robert Meffe, Dr. Shelley Orr, Jesca Prudencio, Randy Reinholz, Jay Sheehan, Dr. Katie Turner, Dr. Christopher Warren.



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San Diego State University to Present World Premiere of IN A SUNSHINE STATE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 22, 2024


In a Sunshine State, the newest production in SDSU’s New Musical Initiative will have its world premiere at the Main Stage Theatre at San Diego State University. 

Cast Set for Lisa Sanaye Dring's KAIROS at East West Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2024


East West Players will present Kairos, by Lisa Sanaye Dring and directed by Jesca Prudencio. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Diversionary Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team For THE HIGH TABLE
by Stephi Wild - January 06, 2023


Diversionary Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its production of The High Table, by Temi Wilkey, directed by Niyi Coker Jr.  The High Table will run February 9 – March 5 (press opening on February 18) at Diversionary Theatre in University Heights. 

San Diego State University New Musical Initiative Selects IN A SUNSHINE STATE For World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - June 20, 2022


Out of 163 submissions, the San Diego State University New Musical Initiative has chosen In a Sunshine State as this year's selection. Writers T.C. Lind, Derek Gregor, and Phoebe Kreutz will join with director Stephen Brotebeck, music director Robert Meffe and the SDSU MFA Musical Theatre cohort for a two-year development process and world premiere in the spring of 2024.

World Premiere of POSTCARD AMERICAN TOWN by Lynne Shankel & Crystal Skillman to be Presented by SDSU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 20, 2022


The newest production in SDSU’s New Musical Initiative, Postcard American Town will have its world premiere from April 29 – May 5, 2022. Written by Lynne Shankel and Crystal Skillman, this world premiere production will be directed by Professor Stephen Brotebeck, and music directed by Professor Robert Meffe from the School of Theatre, Television, and Film. 

Rising Stars Series BWW Interview: Katie Turner And J'Arrian Wade talk about creating HOMECOMING: A MEDITATION ON THE NATURAL WORLD at TurnKey Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - April 20, 2021


Interview with Artistic Director and Owner of Turnkey Theatre Katie Turner, Ph.D., and Lead Marketing Liaison J’Arrian Wade about how this theatre company came about, and being co-creators of their premiere audio theatrical experience, HOMECOMING: A MEDITATION ON THE NATURAL WORLD.

Over 100 Artists From SDSU Safely Collaborate On CHESS: IN CONCERT For Digital Streaming
by A.A. Cristi - November 17, 2020


Featuring over one hundred San Diego State University students, Chess: In Concert will be available for digital streaming from December 3 – 6, 2020. Chess is written by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson, and Björn Ulvaeus. 

Company of Fools Presents THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 06, 2020


Company of Fools (CoF) will present a rehearsed reading of 'The Thanksgiving Play' by Larissa FastHorse. So that the community can participate in-person or virtually, CoF will offer two in-person readings at the historic Liberty Theatre on Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. along with simultaneous livestreams.

Theatre Nantucket Presents LOVE AND INFORMATION
by Stephi Wild - August 05, 2020


In this pause, when live theatre has been interrupted across the world, Theatre Nantucket has reached out to theatres and theater university departments across the country to join in on a journey to bring Love and Information to life in this virtual moment.

Broadway Books: 10 Books on Set Design to Read While Staying Inside!
by Stephi Wild - August 09, 2020


These books, many of which were written by current or former set designers, take a deep dive into what the art is all about, how to get started, what research goes into the craft, and even how to design on a budget!

Randy Reinholz, Producing Artistic Director of Native Voices at the Autry, Stepping Down After 26 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 30, 2020


Randy Reinholz (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma), Producing Artistic Director of Native Voices at the Autry, is stepping down after more than two decades leading America's only Equity theatre company devoted exclusively to developing and producing new work by Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and First Nations playwrights.

Rehabilitation Extends BEYOND PRISON WALLS In Zoom Performance
by A.A. Cristi - June 18, 2020


Playwrights Project and San Diego State University School of Theatre, Television and Film (SDSU) present Beyond Prison Walls.

SDSU Musical Theatre Presents SHE LOVES ME
by A.A. Cristi - November 25, 2019


The SDSU School of Theatre, Television, and Film presents She Loves Me, a warm, romantic musical comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old-world elegance. She Loves Me runs Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in SDSU's Don Powell Theater.

SDSU Partners with Native Voices on LYING WITH BADGERS
by Julie Musbach - October 11, 2019


The SDSU School of Theatre, Television, and Film presents Lying with Badgers, a timeless story of hope, loss, identity, and wonder, from Friday, Nov. 1 to Sunday, Nov. 10 in SDSU's Experimental Theatre.

SDSU Theatre Presents JUST LIKE US By Karen Zacarías
by A.A. Cristi - September 06, 2019


The SDSU School of Theatre, Television, and Film presents Just Like Us, a documentary-style play observing the challenges of immigration status and what it means to be American. Just Like Us runs Friday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Oct. 6, in SDSU's Experimental Theatre.



Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Chess: In Concert
(12/3/20 - 12/6/20)
San Diego State University
Actually
(8/22/19 - 5/31/20)
San Diego State University
Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
(2/21/20 - 2/23/20)
San Diego State University
Jesus Christ Superstar
(12/1/16 - 12/4/16)
San Diego State University
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
(3/4/16 - 3/15/16)
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
INTO THE WOODS
(10/30/15 - 11/8/15)
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
(4/19/13 - 4/28/13)
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
Zanna, Don't!
(9/3/12 - 3/18/12)
San Diego State University
THE BOY FRIEND
(10/21/11 - 10/30/11)
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY

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