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Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts; Acting Focus

Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts; Directing Focus

Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts; Design/Technical Focus

Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts; Dance Major - Dance in Community

Minor in Theatre

Minor in Dance


The Department of Theatre and Dance at Cleveland State University is dedicated to producing educated citizens who have identified theatre as their primary academic and vocational focus. No auditions are required to declare a Theatre or Dance major or minor within the Department. However, there are audition processes in place for Department productions, certain activities, and for scholarships.

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