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La Jolla,California 92093
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Dance

Minor in Theatre

Minor in Dance

Master of Fine Arts in Acting

Master of Fine Arts in Dance

Master of Fine Arts in Directing

Master of Fine Arts in Design (Costumes)

Master of Fine Arts in Design (Lighting)

Master of Fine Arts in Design (Scenic)

Master of Fine Arts in Design (Sound)

Master of Fine Arts in Stage Management

Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting

Doctor of Philosophy in Theatre and Drama


The mission of the UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance is to train the next generation of artists and scholars who will shape and reimagine the way we interpret our world through the performing arts. We cultivate bold, innovative, highly skilled artists capable of thriving in a variety of professional contexts. We stress rigorous craft, critical thinking, and fearlessness. Our faculty and students represent a wide range of theatrical and dance traditions, approaches, and methodologies. We encourage diversity in perspectives and experiences fueled by the belief that this diversity is one of our greatest strengths and vital to creating work that speaks to our historical moment. We foster a community in which artists and scholars can realize their full potential in the classroom and the rehearsal hall. Production is at the core of our training program. It is the laboratory where we experiment and explore. Actors, choreographers, directors, designers, playwrights, and stage managers develop their skills by working on full-scale productions while being mentored by distinguished working artists. Our goal is to train artists and scholars with a depth of knowledge and a breadth of practice who will become leaders and pioneers in the field.

Faculty Info:

Eva Barnes Marco Barricelli Stephen Buescher Robert Castro Jennifer Chang Ursula Meyer Richard Robichaux Rebecca Chaleff Liam Clancy Eric Geiger Yolande Snaith Robert Brill Judith Dolan Mark Guirguis Christopher Kuhl Bobby McElver Victoria Petrovich Robert Castro Vanessa Stalling Julie Burelle Jade Power-Sotomayor Emily Roxworthy Elliott Turley Allan Havis Naomi Iizuka Deborah Stein Lisa Porter Lora Powell



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