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Department of Communication Arts - Theatre

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Valdosta,Georgia 31698
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Theatre Management

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Performance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Theatre Production


The Communication Arts department at Valdosta State offers you a balance of theory and hands on experience for careers in everything from sales to public relations, performance to production, and more. Here, our faculty show you the How and Why of the ways the world communicates, and how to make the most of your talent.

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Sarah Wildes Arnett, Nina Kossler, Melissa Pihos, Carlie Shoniker, Ian Andersen, Sarah Wildes Arnett, Ruth Brandvik, Phillip Brulotte, H. Duke Guthrie, Nina Kossler, Chalise Ludlow, Joe Mason, Melissa Pihos, Melissa Rynn Porterfield, Ph.D., Sarah Lowry, Carlie Shoniker, Kathy Raess-Young



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Bright Star
(10/27/22 - 11/2/22)
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Proof
(9/15/22 - 9/18/22)
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The Wolves in Broadway The Wolves
(2/24/22 - 3/1/22)
CAST
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The Government Inspector (Hatcher)
(11/12/21 - 11/17/21)
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
(2/25/21 - 3/2/21)
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The Gorges Motel
(9/19/19 - 9/24/19)
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CRAZY FOR YOU
(6/28/19 - 7/21/19)
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THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
(4/4/19 - 4/10/19)
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Intimate Apparel
(2/21/19 - 2/26/19)
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MY FAIR LADY
(6/23/17 - 7/16/17)
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Oklahoma!
(3/31/16 - 4/6/16)
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Evita in Broadway Evita
(3/27/14 - 4/2/14)
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Free to Be... You and Me
(2/1/13 - 3/22/13)
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State Fair
(3/29/12 - 4/4/12)
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