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Minnesota State University - Mankato

Department of Theatre and Dance - Theatre

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228 Wiecking Center
Mankato,Minnesota 56001
507.389.2118
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts

Minor in Theatre

Master of Arts in Theatre

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre


The Department of Theatre and Dance is strongly committed to its students and to its audience. It offers the student a varied array of theatrical and dance opportunities exploring a wide range of dramatic literature and movement possibilities in three performance venues. Based upon a strong academic foundation, bolstered by a strong appreciation of the liberal arts, the Department literally allows students the opportunity to put their lessons into practice. This is done with the outstanding support of the local community. Over 35,000 patrons witness, support, and enjoy the Department's offerings each year, ranking it in the nation's top one percent of colleges in theatre attendance.

Notable Alumni Include:

Justine Carroll, Yvonne A. K. Johnson, Joe Fellman, Bryan Gerber, Jacleen Olson, Lisa Nanni-Messegee, Brent Teclaw, Rick Anderson,Brent Teclaw, Danae Schniepp, Danielle Barnum, Laura Yost




Faculty Info:

Julie Kerr-Berry, Ed.D., Beverly Gruenzner, Scott Anderson, M.F.A., Corrie Eggimann, Matthew Caron, M.F.A., George Grubb, M.F.A., Heather Hamilton, Ph.D., David McCarl, John Paul, Vladimir Rovinsky, M.F.A., Steven Smith, M.F.A., Daniel Stark, Nicholas Wayne, M.M.



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