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401 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa,Florida 33606-1490
813.258.7495
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Dance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Minor in Dance

Minor in Dance/Theatre

Minor in Speech/Theatre


The Department of Theatre and Dance enables students to explore their talents and creativity within a framework of professional discipline and development. Classes and practical stage experiences are designed to nurture students' creative expression, enhance verbal and physical communication, and teach performance skills. The University's location in the heart of Tampa can help students discover new cultural experiences and internship opportunities. The downtown campus is within walking distance of the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, a major venue that draws famous fine arts performers and touring companies from across the country and around the world. Also nearby is the Tampa Museum of Art, which frequently hosts performances in conjunction with its exhibitions.

Faculty Info:

Alex Amyot, Michael Crotty, Paul Finocchiaro, Alicia Gonzalez, Robert Gonzalez, Susannah LeMarquand, Gary Luter, Michael Staczar.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE in Broadway THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
(4/16/20 - 4/19/20)
UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA-DEPT OF SPEECH,THEATRE,DANCE
The Learned Ladies
(3/26/20 - 3/29/20)
University of Tampa
BABY in Broadway BABY
(11/21/19 - 11/24/19)
UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA-DEPT OF SPEECH,THEATRE,DANCE
THEORY OF RELATIVITY in Broadway THEORY OF RELATIVITY
(4/11/19 - 4/14/19)
UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA-DEPT OF SPEECH,THEATRE,DANCE

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