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8000 York Road
Towson,Maryland 21252-0001
410.704.2792
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts - Theatre Studies

Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts - Design and Production

Minor in Theatre Arts

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts


Towson University has over 150 years of experience creating opportunity; opening up more possibilities for more people and ensuring a future where everyone plays a role. The Department of Theatre Arts expands our students’ possibilities with a comprehensive exploration of theatre that includes emerging areas of practice, such as educational outreach and new work development. Students learn theatre by doing theatre in faculty and guest directed productions, as well as student-generated projects. Our Center for the Arts enhances student learning with state-of-the-art performance classrooms and technical shops, and four performance venues. Opportunity extends beyond the campus as well, with professional internships, community engagement, and international study.

Faculty Info:

Tom Cascella, Ruben Del Valle Jr., Daniel Ettinger, Jay Herzog, Tavia La Follette, Stephen Nunns, Susan Picinich, Julie Potter, Robyn Quick, Steven Satta, Mukwae Wabei Siyolwe, Teresa Spencer, David M. White, Peter Wray.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
The Prom
(5/12/23 - 5/14/23)
Actors Anonymous - Towson University
Uncle Vanya
(3/29/23 - 4/1/23)
Towson University - Dept of Theatre Arts
Incorruptible
(4/30/20 - 5/9/20)
Towson University
Sweat
(4/30/20 - 5/9/20)
Towson University
Straight White Men
(10/2/19 - 10/5/19)
Towson University
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG in Broadway MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
(5/2/19 - 5/11/19)
TOWSON UNIVERSITY - DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE
The Vagina Monologues
(3/29/19 - 3/30/19)
Towson University
The Electric Baby
(3/6/19 - 3/14/19)
Towson University
The Aliens
(2/27/19 - 3/2/19)
Towson University
CABARET (1998 VERSION)
(5/4/17 - 5/13/17)
Towson University
The Glass Menagerie in Broadway The Glass Menagerie
(10/18/12 - 10/27/12)
Towson University

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