St. Edward's University Department of Performing Arts

3001 South Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78704
512.448.8400
seu.admit@stedwards.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts
Minor in Theatre Arts
Minor in Theatre

About the program

The Department of Performing Arts at St. Edward's University combines both the theater and music programs, offering two majors, two minors, and ample opportunity to explore creative development and expression. The Department offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting, a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts and minors in Theater Arts and Musical Theater. We are home to the award winning Mary Moody Northen Theatre that houses our professional productions plus a broad array of many other performance opportunities. The Department of Performing Arts provides students with the training, education, and experience they need to pursue careers in the field or further study.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): St. Edward's University has a general acceptance rate of 84%,

Faculty

Sheila M. Gordon
Kathryn A. Eader

BWW Review: The Precise Compassion of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at St. Edward's University

by Madelyn Geyer, February 21, 2020

When overwhelmed, we all have different coping mechanisms.

BWW Review: CABARET is sultry and enticing at Mary Moody Northern Theater

by Scott Shipman, April 9, 2017

CABARET playing at the Mary Moody Northern Theater at St. Edward's University is a vibrant, poignant and heart breaking rendition that the department has tackled with a wonderful spirit.

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Past student productions

Past student productions at St. Edward's University
Show	Dates	Theater
Yamel Cucuy (Live Spanish Dubbing)	9/1/2026	St. Edwards University