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Wayne State University

Department of Theatre and Dance

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Detroit,Michigan 48202
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Design and Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Stage Management

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Minor in Africana Theatre and Dance

Minor in Design and Technology

Minor in Musical Theatre

Minor in Theatre

Minor in Theatre Management


Wayne State University's Theatre program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in all aspects of theatre and theatre production. Having completed a rigorous fundamental sequence of courses, students are prepared to choose their path of study (acting, design and technology, stage management, theatre management, history and dramaturgy, etc.). The Department sponsors a large number of production activities and practicum experiences including the Underground Theatre, Freedom Players, Motor City Cabaret. Participation in these activities is available to all University students.

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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Head Over Heels by Charlotte Caffey
(4/8/22 - 4/24/22)
Wayne State University
Fairview
(2/11/22 - 2/27/22)
Wayne State University Theatre
Everybody
(10/1/21 - 10/17/21)
Wayne State University Theatre
Superior Donuts
(9/18/20 - 10/4/20)
Wayne State University Theatre
MARY POPPINS in Broadway MARY POPPINS
(4/3/20 - 4/19/20)
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Bus Stop (Inge)
(3/20/20 - 4/5/20)
Wayne State University Theatre
Reckless
(12/6/19 - 12/15/19)
PHOTOS VIDEOS
Wayne State University Theatre
Sweat
(11/1/19 - 11/17/19)
PHOTOS VIDEOS
Wayne State University Theatre
MAMMA MIA! in Broadway MAMMA MIA!
(4/13/19 - 4/22/19)
CAST
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Venus
(3/22/19 - 4/13/19)
Wayne State University Theatre
AVENUE Q in Broadway AVENUE Q
(9/21/18 - 10/7/18)
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SISTER ACT
(4/13/18 - 4/22/18)
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LEGALLY BLONDE
(4/14/17 - 4/23/17)
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URINETOWN
(4/17/15 - 4/26/15)
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GUYS & DOLLS
(4/11/14 - 4/20/14)
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Major Barbara
(4/6/12 - 5/5/12)
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HAIRSPRAY
(4/13/12 - 4/22/12)
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Summer and Smoke
(2/24/12 - 4/21/12)
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Frank Langella's Cyrano
(1/13/12 - 3/10/12)
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The Cripple of Inishmaan
(12/2/11 - 2/4/12)
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Much Ado About Nothing
(10/28/11 - 11/19/11)
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Noises Off
(10/14/11 - 10/23/11)
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A Day in Hollywood
(9/23/11 - 10/15/11)
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