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Minneapolis,Minnesota 55455
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Arts in Dance

Master of Fine Arts in Design and Technology

Doctor of Philosophy in Theatre Historiography


Housed in a public research university located in a vibrant metropolitan area, the Theatre Arts & Dance department is a collaborative hub for education, research and training in the diverse field of Dance and Theatre. Our five unique programs share a commitment to collaboration and a balanced philosophy of training that combines an expansive liberal arts education with the rigorous study of performance on the stage and in the world.

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Ananya Chatterjea, Carl Flink, Cindy García, Joanie Smith, Lisa Channer, Marcus Dilliard, Cindy García, Michal Kobialka, Sonja Kuftinec, Mathew LeFebvre, Sonali Pahwa, Michael Sommers, Chelsea Masteller Warren, Margaret Werry, Talvin Wilks.



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