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University of Memphis

Department of Theatre and Dance - Theatre

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Memphis,Tennessee 38152
901.678.2523
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Technical Production

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre


The Department of Theatre & Dance at the University of Memphis fosters the development of our students on an individual basis. We offer a BFA in Theatre with concentrations in performance, musical theatre, dance, dance science and design and technical production as well as an MFA in Theatre with concentrations in directing and design and technical production. We tailor our program to your needs. We offer dynamic performance, design, and production opportunities both in the classroom and in our four performance spaces. We also create an intimate community for intense one-on-one learning opportunities. Our faculty nurtures the individual progress of each student. We offer the opportunity for students to explore a range of areas within the theatre or a specialization in only one. Applications for students looking to join the Department of Theatre & Dance in Fall Semester 2020 are now available! More Information can be found at Application and Audition Process.

Faculty Info:

Jacob Allen, Alice Rainey Berry, Sarah Brown, Delilah Bryant, Holly L. Derr, Jen Gillette, Stephen Hancock, Holly Lau, Anita "Jo" Lenhart, Rick Mayfield, Michael Medcalf, Jill Guyton Nee, Michael S. O'Nele, Anthony Pellecchia, Brian J. Ruggaber, Kristin Shupe, Tracy Thomas, Carolyn Walker, John J. Yorke.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
The Women of Lockerbie
(3/19/21 - 3/28/21)
University of Memphis
Or,
(11/3/20 - 11/11/20)
University of Memphis
ANYTHING GOES (Beaumont'87)
(4/16/20 - 4/25/20)
University of Memphis
Red
(3/30/20 - 3/31/20)
University of Memphis
Hand to God
(3/20/20 - 3/21/20)
University of Memphis
Inherit the Wind
(10/24/19 - 11/2/19)
University of Memphis
Small Mouth Sounds
(9/26/19 - 9/29/19)
University of Memphis
Kitty Kitty Kitty
(4/15/19 - 4/16/19)
University of Memphis
Men on Boats
(3/29/19 - 3/30/19)
University of Memphis
Be More Chill
(2/7/19 - 2/16/19)
University of Memphis
THE WILD PARTY
(2/15/18 - 2/24/18)
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
[title of show]
(10/22/17 - 10/23/17)
University of Memphis
SPRING AWAKENING
(4/13/17 - 4/22/17)
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Oklahoma!
(2/18/16 - 2/27/16)
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NEXT TO NORMAL
(10/1/15 - 10/10/15)
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
THE WEDDING SINGER
(11/6/14 - 11/15/14)
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

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