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901 S. National Ave.
Springfield,Missouri 65897
417-836-4156
TheatreAndDance@MissouriState.edu
DEGREES OFFERED
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design/Technology/Stage Management Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Bachelor of Science in Theatre Bachelor of Science in Dance Bachelor of Science in Speech and Theatre Education Minor in Dance
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The mission of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Missouri State University is to educate and provide professional training to students in the fields of theatre and dance.
The department provides both a broad theoretical, historical, and cultural framework for the study of theatre and dance and specialized training that prepares our undergraduate and graduate students to attain additional advanced academic degrees, to teach theatre at the secondary level, or to pursue a variety of professional careers in theatre and dance.
Acceptance Rate:
approximately 16 students annually for the BFA in Acting for Stage & Screen
Faculty Info:
Dr. Telory D. Arendell, Ruth E. Barnes, Susan L. Bennett, Angela N. Black, Lisa M. Brescia, Christopher S. Depriest, Micheal S. Foster, Kathleen Hains, Jennifer C. Hard, Michelle D. Harvey, Dr. Kurt Gerard Heinlein, Jonathan A. Herbert, Dr. Christopher J. Herr, Ariana N. Hetland-Purna, Azaria R. Hogans, Anna B. Hunt, Heather M. Luellen, Mallory H. Maggi, Dr. Carol J. Maples, Catherine A. McFall, Samantha L. Morrow, Richard F. Nebel, Zipporah C. Peddle, Joseph Price, Ed Swidey, Mark Templeton, Dr. Kyle A. Thomas, Emma Wang, Robert W. Westenberg, Kylie Wheeler, Sarah J. Wiggin, Sarah Wilcoxon, Cynthia J. Winstead.
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