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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts

Minor in Drama

Minor in Musical Theatre

Master of Fine Arts in Acting

Master of Fine Arts in Costume Production

Master of Fine Arts in Technical Production


Established in 1936, we are the second oldest theatre department in the country. Our faculty members are both scholars and artists, teachers and practitioners, constantly moving back and forth between the classroom and the theatre. The Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art is the crucible where students transform learning into practice every day.

Notable Alumni Include:

Eleanor Fluharty, Grier Coleman, Jean Devine, Jerome Allen, Kayla Gibson, Kevin Spellman, Laurie Bailey, Marion Williams, Megan Rutherford, Nora Pedersen, Pei Lee, Tiffany Verch.




Faculty Info:

Bonnie Raphael, Craig W. Turner, David Hammond, Kathy A. Perkins, Milly S. Barranger, Adam N. Versényi, Bobbi Owen, Jan Chambers, McKay Coble, Michael Rolleri, Ray Dooley, Triffin Morris, Vivienne Benesch.



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