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San Diego,California 92182
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Performance -Acting

Bachelor of Arts in Performance - Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Youth Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Design and Technology

Minor in Theatre

Master of Arts in Theatre

Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Master of Fine Arts in Design and Technology

Certificate in Entertainment Management


Here in the TTF, our students work with exciting faculty in state-of-the-art facilities. Students are supported in a wide range of creative and scholarly endeavors that provide an important bridge from academic study to the professional world, and they have many opportunities to apply their learning outside the classroom. The highly skilled professors who teach our classes exemplify the artist / scholar / teacher model that is so valued at SDSU — this means that the TTF’s professors are professionally active while still strongly invested in the growth of our students and in maintaining a high level of academic achievement.

Acceptance Rate:

San Diego State University's (SDSU) overall acceptance rate is 34.2%


Faculty Info:

Adrian Alita, Dani Bedau, Denitsa Bliznakova, Stephen Brotebeck, Ralph Funicello, D.J. Hopkins, Carolyn "C.J." Keith, Kenny Leon, Charles Murdock Lucas, Anne E. McMills, Brian McVicker, Robert Meffe, Dr. Shelley Orr, Jesca Prudencio, Randy Reinholz, Jay Sheehan, Dr. Katie Turner, Dr. Christopher Warren.



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SDSU's TWELFTH NIGHT is Shakespeare with a 1980s Retro Remix
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The San Diego State University School of Theatre, Television and Film presents William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, directed by Dani Bedau, on SDSU’s Prebys Stage.

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by Stephi Wild - May 05, 2025


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San Diego State University to Present World Premiere of IN A SUNSHINE STATE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 22, 2024


In a Sunshine State, the newest production in SDSU’s New Musical Initiative will have its world premiere at the Main Stage Theatre at San Diego State University. 

Cast Set for Lisa Sanaye Dring's KAIROS at East West Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2024


East West Players will present Kairos, by Lisa Sanaye Dring and directed by Jesca Prudencio. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Diversionary Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team For THE HIGH TABLE
by Stephi Wild - January 06, 2023


Diversionary Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its production of The High Table, by Temi Wilkey, directed by Niyi Coker Jr.  The High Table will run February 9 – March 5 (press opening on February 18) at Diversionary Theatre in University Heights. 

San Diego State University New Musical Initiative Selects IN A SUNSHINE STATE For World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - June 20, 2022


Out of 163 submissions, the San Diego State University New Musical Initiative has chosen In a Sunshine State as this year's selection. Writers T.C. Lind, Derek Gregor, and Phoebe Kreutz will join with director Stephen Brotebeck, music director Robert Meffe and the SDSU MFA Musical Theatre cohort for a two-year development process and world premiere in the spring of 2024.

World Premiere of POSTCARD AMERICAN TOWN by Lynne Shankel & Crystal Skillman to be Presented by SDSU
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The newest production in SDSU’s New Musical Initiative, Postcard American Town will have its world premiere from April 29 – May 5, 2022. Written by Lynne Shankel and Crystal Skillman, this world premiere production will be directed by Professor Stephen Brotebeck, and music directed by Professor Robert Meffe from the School of Theatre, Television, and Film. 

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