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Department of Theatre

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Vermillion,South Dakota 67069
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Design Theatre/Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Theatre Studies

Minor in Theatre

Minor in Dance

Minor in Film Studies

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre - Design Theatre/Technology

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre - Directing


Welcome to the Department of Theatre. Our program offers the only Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the state, encompassing acting, performance, musical theatre and more. The Department of Theatre brings together talented and creative individuals interested in pursuing their passion and helps them realize their artistic abilities. At USD, our faculty are qualified and effective leaders who bring a wealth of experiences and insights to the classroom. This expertise, along with our small class sizes, creates a rich learning environment for our students, who learn to think creatively and work collaboratively as they strive to grow, innovate and discover new capabilities. We connect our students with real-world experiences like internships and study abroad opportunities that allow them to learn both inside and outside the classroom. With these skills and experiences guiding them, our students go on to have successful careers in their field.

Faculty Info:

Raimondo Genna, Raimondo Genna Jonathan Allender-Zivic, Patricia Downey, Chaya Gordon-Bland,Danielle Heeren, Cassie Hoppas, Christopher Larson, Scott Mollman, AK Murtadha, Matthew Nesmith, Joseph Stollenwerk, Victor Shonk.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Short Play Collection: Variations on the Death of Trotsky; English Made Simple
(3/20/20 - 3/22/20)
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The Proposal
(3/20/20 - 3/22/20)
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Men on Boats
(2/20/20 - 2/23/20)
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The Eccentricities of a Nightingale
(9/26/19 - 9/29/19)
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Short Play Collection: Naomi in the Living Room; Mr. Charles, Currently of Palm Beach (New Version)
(3/15/19 - 3/17/19)
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CABARET (REVISED-1987)
(4/12/18 - 4/22/18)
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Jesus Christ Superstar
(11/18/16 - 12/4/16)
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One Act Plays in Broadway One Act Plays
(12/6/14 - 12/7/14)
DISCOUNT
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Pippin in Broadway Pippin
(4/24/14 - 4/28/14)
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The Servant of Two Masters in Broadway The Servant of Two Masters
(3/26/14 - 3/30/14)
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General O's Toenail in Broadway General O's Toenail
(2/20/14 - 2/23/14)
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Sweeney Todd
(4/18/12 - 4/22/12)
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Top Girls
(2/22/12 - 2/26/12)
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Avenue Q
(12/1/11 - 12/5/11)
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God of Carnage
(9/29/11 - 10/3/11)
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The Woman in Black
(2/25/11 - 3/1/11)
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Twelfth Night
(12/3/10 - 12/7/10)
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