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Tennessee State University

Department of Communications - Theatre

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3500 John A Merritt Boulevard
Nashville,Tennessee 37209
615.963.5804
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre- Production Track

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre- Performance Track


Hands-On Learning: From theatrical set construction, working on an advertising campaign, participating in a 48 hour film challenge, covering a news story to developing an effective corporate presentation. The theatre faculty and students produce two major productions per year. Theatre was selected for national recognition for 2 productions over the past 3 years, Ruined and Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill. The theatre program is rich in its history and uses the beautiful Cox-Lewis Theater as its centerpiece.

Faculty Info:

Dr. Tameka Winston Interim Department Chair Mr. Sean P. Allen Forensics Coach Mr. David Brandon Theatre Dr. Patrick Clinton Mass Communications Dr. Peter Fields Theatre Coordinator Mr. William Flood Theatre Mr. Eric Franzen Theatre Dr. Patrick Idoye Theatre Dr. Lawrence James Theatre Dr. Michael S. Jeffress Communication Studies Dr. Kimberly Johnson Communication Studies Mr. David Lee Theatre Ms. A. Mason-Chambers Communication Studies Dr. Jacqueline Mitchell Communication Studies Mr. Marc Payne Theatre Mr. Joe Richie Mass Communications Ms. Karen Russell Mass Communications Coordinator Dr. Qi Tang Communication Studies Ms. Airielle Vincent Mr. Erik Werner Mass Communications



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Sense and Sensibility
(9/29/22 - 10/7/22)
Middle Tennessee State University
Hoodoo Love
(3/24/22 - 3/27/22)
Tennessee State University
Straight White Men
(2/16/22 - 2/20/22)
East Tennessee State University
Men on Boats
(11/17/21 - 11/21/21)
East Tennessee State University
Stop Kiss
(10/21/21 - 10/24/21)
Middle Tennessee State University
The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow
(2/25/21 - 2/28/21)
Middle Tennessee State University
Appropriate
(10/9/20 - 10/9/20)
East Tennessee State University
Mlima's Tale
(2/13/20 - 2/16/20)
Tennessee State University
Sense and Sensibility
(4/11/19 - 4/14/19)
East Tennessee State University
The Colored Museum
(4/4/19 - 4/7/19)
Tennessee State University
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