East Tennessee State University College of Arts and Sciences - Theatre and Dance

807 University Parkway
Johnson City, Tennessee 37614
423.439.6511
go2etsu@etsu.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Acting)
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Design/Production)
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (General Theatre)
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Musical Theatre)
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Physical Theatre)
Minor in Theatre
Minor in Dance

About the program

We prepare undergraduate students for careers in the performing arts and theatre education by providing a broad-based foundation in theatre and dance through individualized mentoring. Our diverse faculty and staff, comprised of working professional artists dedicated to advancing the discipline, offer instruction in stage and film performance, dramaturgy, design and technology, and unique areas such as Aerial Dance and Entertainment Rigging. Our program is distinct in that it focuses on addressing each student's needs whether they seek a career as performer, designer, technician, educator or other chosen profession. Through experiential, hands-on learning, we strive to produce well-rounded graduates who are skilled in thinking critically and who contribute as artists and citizens to the lives of their communities, the region, and the larger society.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): East Tennessee State University (ETSU) has an acceptance rate of 85.3%

Faculty

Karen Brewster
Brad Fugate
Bobby Funk
Delbert Hall
Cara Harker
Herb Parker
Melissa Shafer
Jonathon Taylor

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