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Kansas State University

School of Music, Theatre, and Dance - Theatre

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Manhattan,Kansas 66506
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Directing

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design/Tech

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Stage Management

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Playwriting

Master of Arts in Drama Therapy

Secondary Major in Dance

Human Experience Dance Performance Certificate

Minor in Dance

Minor in Theatre


As a theatre major, students gain the broad education necessary to succeed, with the opportunity for specialization in specific areas. Kansas State University’s program provides a comprehensive liberal arts education, presented in an atmosphere in which students feel stimulated and nurtured.

Notable Alumni Include:

Eric Stonestreet



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Disney's Beauty And The Beast
(5/3/24 - 5/5/24)
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The Revolutionists in TV The Revolutionists
(4/12/24 - 4/21/24)
Arkansas State University Theatre
Bright Star
(2/23/24 - 3/3/24)
Arkansas State University
Peter And The Starcatcher
(2/17/23 - 2/26/23)
Arkansas State University-jonesboro
Little Women
(11/11/22 - 11/20/22)
Arkansas State University-jonesboro
Big Fish
(11/3/22 - 11/5/22)
Arkansas State University - Beebe
Gruesome Playground Injuries
(9/23/22 - 10/2/22)
Arkansas State University
Let Me Down Easy
(9/22/22 - 9/25/22)
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Head Over Heels by Charlotte Caffey
(4/21/22 - 4/25/22)
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The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told
(3/25/22 - 3/26/22)
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Stop Kiss
(2/18/22 - 2/27/22)
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Sweat
(2/3/22 - 2/13/22)
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Everybody
(4/16/21 - 4/18/21)
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Pig Farm
(4/1/21 - 4/4/21)
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Bright Ideas
(2/20/20 - 2/23/20)
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School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play
(2/7/20 - 2/7/20)
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Stop Kiss
(10/24/19 - 10/27/19)
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Gloria
(9/20/19 - 9/20/19)
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GODSPELL-2012 REVISED VERSION in TV GODSPELL-2012 REVISED VERSION
(4/19/19 - 4/24/19)
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Oklahoma!
(11/1/18 - 11/11/18)
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