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Mississippi University for Women

Department of Theatre

Department of Theatre

1100 College Street
Columbus, Mississippi 39701
(662) 329-7353
admissions@muw.edu

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Education
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Education
Minor in Theatre

About the program

The MUW Theatre Program offers extensive coursework in theoretical and practical aspects in the are of making theatre. MUW Theatre students acquire a broad understanding of theatre as a liberal art and a strong sense of self. Students develop the competitive skills with which to pursue professional or graduate work. The MUW Theatre Program is designed for the serious students with the desire to work in a company atmosphere. Productions include classics and contemporary titles of all genres, as a part of the Division of Fine and Performing Arts, the theatre program often collaborates with the music program in both coursework and musical productions. MUW Theatre actively participates in the American College Theatre Festival, Southeastern Theatre Conference, and is a member of the American Theatre of Higher Education.

Acceptance rate

Mississippi University for Women, in general, has a non-selective acceptance rate of 98%

Faculty

David Carter, Elizabeth Hawkins, Kathy Newman, Sarah Shotts, Sally Mangum.

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by Stephi Wild — June 9, 2026

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LIFELONG to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

LIFELONG to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

by Stephi Wild — June 3, 2026

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