Skip to main content
My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Catholic University of America

Department of Drama

Department of Drama

620 Michigan Ave., NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20064
202.319.5358
cua-admissions@cua.edu

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting for Theatre, Film, and Television
Bachelor of Arts in Drama
Bachelor of Arts in Drama/Master of Arts in Theatre Education Accelerated Degree
Minor in Drama
Minor in Performing Arts Management
Certificate in Digital Arts and Design
Certificate of Video Production and Digital Storytelling

About the program

The Department of Drama offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs that provide for the development of imaginative, disciplined expression in the theater, and for students' intellectual growth and cultural enrichment. In its degree programs, the department provides prospective teachers, actors, directors, designers, playwrights and scholars with practical skills and sound knowledge of the history of the theater.

Acceptance rate

The Catholic University of America's (CUA) drama program accepts students on a rolling basis

Faculty

Gail Stewart Beach, Rosalind Flynn, Ph.D., Mariettta Hedges, Eleanor Holdridge, Jon Klein, Patrick B. Tuite, Ph.D..

KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY to Open Virginia Theatre Festival's 52nd Season

KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY to Open Virginia Theatre Festival's 52nd Season

by A.A. Cristi — June 9, 2026

The Virginia Theatre Festival will open its 52nd season with Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE, featuring Holmes, Watson, and Irene Adler facing off against Professor Moriarty in a tale of blackmail and international intrigue.

KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY To Play Virginia Theatre Festival

KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY To Play Virginia Theatre Festival

by A.A. Cristi — May 6, 2026

The Virginia Theatre Festival announced the cast and creative team for KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE, directed by Nicolas Minas, running at the Ruth Caplin Theatre at the University of Virginia.

Video: Meet Syracuse Stage's Elsa from Disney's FROZEN

Video: Meet Syracuse Stage's Elsa from Disney's FROZEN

by Joshua Wright — April 21, 2026

Syracuse Stage has released a video introducing Lyda Jane Harlan, who takes on the role of Elsa in DISNEY'S FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL, now playing through June 21, 2026 in the Central New York Premiere of the beloved stage adaptation.

Past student productions

Past student productions at Catholic University of America
Show Dates Theater
10/8 – 10/17/2021 Catholic University - Ward Hall
10/9 – 10/16/2021 Catholic University - Ward Hall
4/7 – 4/17/2011 Catholic University of America
2/17 – 2/27/2011
Photos
Catholic University of America
11/18 – 11/21/2010 Catholic University of America

BroadwayWorld TV


Ticket Central
Hot Show
Tickets From $59
Hot Show
Tickets From $95
Hot Show
Tickets From $170
Hot Show
Tickets From $95