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Ball State University

Department of Theatre and Dance

Department of Theatre and Dance

2000 W. University Ave.
Muncie, Indiana 47306
765.285.8740
theatrestu@bsu.edu

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Technology
Bachelor of Fine arts in Musical Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Arts in Design and Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Directing and Stage Management
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Education
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Creation
Bachelor of Science in Dance
Bachelor of Science in Design and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Directing and Stage Management
Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education
Bachelor of Science in Theatre Creation
Minor in Theatre

About the program

The mission of the Department of Theatre and Dance is to provide pre-professional training in a liberal arts environment for all students within the disciplines of acting, musical theatre, dance, design and technology, directing, stage management, theatrical studies, and theatre education. The department's production season is ethnically and culturally diverse, stylistically varied, technologically enhanced, and guided by the University's Strategic Plan. The department encourages international, national, regional, community and university partnerships that broaden the educational and professional experiences of both our students and our faculty.

Notable alumni

Eric Emery, Bill Murphy, Scott Halberstadt, Ryan Woodle

Acceptance rate

Ball State University (BSU) has a general acceptance rate of approximately 69% to 72%

BWW Q&A: John Wilson Talks PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at New Jewish Theatre

BWW Q&A: John Wilson Talks PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at New Jewish Theatre

by Joshua Wright — April 1, 2026

After two decades shaping young performers as chair of the Theatre and Dance Department at the University of Central Missouri, John Wilson has built a reputation as one of the region's most versatile theater artists — actor, fight choreographer, dialect coach, and educator all at once.

Past student productions

Past student productions at Ball State University
Show Dates Theater
4/25 – 4/28/2012 Ball State University
3/29 – 4/7/2012
Videos
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2/9 – 2/18/2012 Ball State University
12/8 – 12/11/2011 Ball State University
11/10 – 11/19/2011
Cast
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9/29 – 10/8/2011
Photos Cast
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