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Indiana University - Bloomington

Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance

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275 North Jordan
Bloomington,Indiana 47405
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Drama - Dramatic Literature, Theatre History, and Dramatic Theory

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Drama - Acting, Directing, Movement, and Voice and Speech

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Drama - Scenic Design, Stagecraft, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Sound Design, and Stage Management

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Drama - Playwriting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance

Minor in Theatre and Drama

Minor in Dance

Master of Fine Arts in Acting

Master of Fine Arts in Directing

Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting

Master of Fine Arts in Design and Technology

Master of Fine Arts in Dramaturgy


The mission of the Department of Theatre and Drama is to advance the art, scholarship, and appreciation of the theatre and its place in society. We pursue this mission collectively and as individuals through theatrical productions, presentation of our work in national and international venues, formal instruction, and individual mentoring.

Notable Alumni Include:

Charles Kimbrough, Happy Anderson, Jason Marr, Colin Donnell, Jessica Rothert, Hilary Ward, Zach Spicer, Heath Calvert, Arian Moayed, Tanaya Hurst, Eric Van Tielen, Carolyn Klein, John Armstrong, Hana Slevin, Jaysen Wright, Bowie Foote, Julian Ramos, Ian Damont Martin, Tom Ridgely, Hana Slevin, Sydney Chatman, Noe Montez, Clarissa Jacobson, Maddie Shea Baldwin, Charlotte Twitchwell, Leah Boresow, Nicole Parker, Louise Bernard, Emma Wesslund.




Faculty Info:

Leraldo Anzaldua, I. Christopher Berg, Stafford C. Berry, Jr., Sharai Bohannon, Juliana Burrell, Dr. Alison Calhoun, Beatrice Capote, Selene Carter, Christian Claessens, Madison Colquette, Ray Fellman, Lauren Haughton Gillis, Dr. Jennifer Goodlander, Dr. Jane Goodman, DJ Gray, Diana Grisanti, Allen Hahn, Trish Hausmann, Lalah Hazelwood, Dr. Andrew Hopson, Martha Jacobs, Dr. Teresa Kovacs, Terry LaBolt, Dr. Jennifer Lale , Elizabeth Limons Shea, Nancy Lipschultz, Reuben Lucas, Dr. Eric Mayer-García, Jenny McKnight, Jonathan R. Michaelsen, Heather Milam, Rachel Newbrough, Jason Orlenko, Dr. Eleanor Owicki, Tanya Palmer, Linda Pisano, Ilene Reid, Kenneth L. Roberson, Richard Roland, Dr. Susan Seizer, Elizabeth G. Smith, Anne Sorenson, Robbie Stanton, Shawn Stevens, Dr. Susan Swaney, Dan Tracy, Ansley Valentine, Dr. Sonia Velázquez, Dr. Stephen Watt, Roberta Wong.



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