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Columbus State University

Department of Theatre and Dance

Department of Theatre and Dance

4225 University Avenue
Columbus, Georgia 31907
706.507.8400
admissions@columbusstate.edu

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Design an Technology
Bachelor of Science Education in Theatre - Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Performance
Master of Education in Theatre - Education
Minor in Dance
Minor in Theatre Arts
Undergraduate Certificate in Musical Theatre Performance

About the program

The Department of Theatre at Columbus State University educates students in the collaborative art of theatre and prepares them for professional employment, careers in theatre education, and graduate study. The course of study teaches the craft and artistry of acting, directing, design, technical, and educational theatre. The professional and energetic faculty encourages students to experiment, explore, and discover in a supportive yet challenging environment. CSU productions serve as a laboratory where students practice classroom theories, test analytical skills, and undertake cooperative endeavors while promoting the creative act of theatre.

Notable alumni

LeShae Nash

Acceptance rate

Columbus State University (CSU) has an overall acceptance rate of approximately 88%

Faculty

Dr. Larry Dooley, Ms. Katie Cannon, Mr. David McCray, Mrs. Brenda Ito, Mr. Steven Graver, Mr. Tim McGRaw, Ms. Krystal Kennel, Mr. Larry McDonald, Mr. David Turner, Mrs. Molly Claassen, Mrs. Amy Taylor, Dr. Rachel Blackburn, Ms. Kimberly Garcia, Mr. Sam Renner, Mrs. Sally Baker, Mr. Cameron Bean, Ms. Brenda Hamilton, Ms. Elizabeth Reeves, Mrs. Melissa Wilks.

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.

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