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San Marcos,Texas 78666
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Dance

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Production and Performance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Teacher Certification

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Technical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Film Production

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance - Performance and Choreography

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance - Single-Level Teacher Certification

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance - Dual-Level Teacher Certification

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre - Directing

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre - Design (Scenic)

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre - Design (Lighting)

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre - Design (Costume)


Texas State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance offers a diverse range of degrees allowing our students to find a program suited to their skills and interests. Our B.F.A. programs are led by acclaimed professionals including Kaitlin Hopkins (Head of Musical Theatre), Michael Costello (Head of Acting) and Michelle Ney (Head of Design & Technology). With a $1000 scholarship, out-of-state students qualify for in-state tuition (approximately $4000/semester). We are proud of the accomplishments of our faculty, students, and alumni. Our web pages contain information about our degree programs, opportunities for performance, guest artists, special events and production photos. Recent guest artists include: Rachel Hoffman, Dave Clemmons, Austin Pendleton, Andrew Lippa, and Shirley Knight.

Notable Alumni Include:

Powers Boothe, Thomas Carter, Eugene Lee, Chelcie Ross, Demond Green, John Benjamin Hickey, and Julie White, Anna Uzele, Ben Mayne, Jorrel Javier, Johnny Brantley, Stephen Brower, Julia Estrada, Gianna Yanelli, Nick Eibler, Demond Green, Roberta Colindrez, Sean McGibbon, Jennifer Foster.




Faculty Info:

Cassie Abate, M.F.A., Deb Alley, M.F.A., Natalie Blackman, M.F.A, Greg Bolin, D.M.A., Susan Busa, M.F.A., Michael Costello, M.F.A., Michelle Dahlenburg, M.F.A., Cheri Prough DeVol, M.F.A., Babs George, M.F.A., Kate Glasheen, M.F.A., Sheila Hargett, M.F.A., Erin Kehr, M.F.A, Kaitlin Hopkins, Lauren Lane, Nick Lawson, Eugene Lee, Sarah EC Maines, Marqui Maresca, Michael Maresca, Ana Martinez, Ph.D., Brandon R. McWilliams, M.F.A., Toby Minor, B.E., Nadine Mozon, M.F.A., Charles Ney, Ph.D., Michelle Ney, M.F.A., Phillip Owen, M.F.A., Aimee Radics, M.M., Jerry Ruiz, M.F.A., Vlasta Silhavy, M.Ed., Colin Shay, M.F.A., Shane Smith, M.F.A., Neil Patrick Stewart, M.F.A., Yong Suk Yoo, M.F.A.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
The River Bride in Broadway The River Bride
(2/27/25 - 3/7/25)
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Romeo & Juliet in Broadway Romeo & Juliet
(2/4/25 - 2/9/25)
PHOTOS
Texas State University
Sister Act in Broadway Sister Act
(11/19/24 - 11/24/24)
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Escobar's Hippo in Broadway Escobar's Hippo
(10/29/24 - 11/3/24)
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oh to be pure again in Broadway oh to be pure again
(10/17/24 - 10/26/24)
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Our Town in Broadway Our Town
(10/1/24 - 10/6/24)
Texas State University
The Complete Picture, A New Rock Musical in Broadway The Complete Picture, A New Rock Musical
(9/21/24 - 9/21/24)
Texas State University
The Brunch Crowd
(9/8/24 - 9/8/24)
Texas State University
Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration
(9/2/24 - 9/8/24)
Texas State University
Culture Shock
(9/7/24 - 9/7/24)
Texas State University
Three Sisters
(10/31/23 - 11/5/23)
Texas State University - San Marcos
Gloria
(4/5/22 - 4/10/22)
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
(3/3/22 - 3/6/22)
Texas State University San Marcos
Yellow Inn in Broadway Yellow Inn
(10/26/21 - 10/31/21)
PHOTOS
CAST
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In Arabia We'd All be Kings
(2/23/21 - 2/28/21)
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Men on Boats
(2/6/20 - 2/9/20)
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Evita
(11/16/15 - 11/22/15)
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Hair
(4/20/12 - 4/29/12)
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Cherry Orchard
(3/27/12 - 4/1/12)
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Next Fall
(3/6/12 - 3/9/12)
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Picasso at the Lapin Agile
(2/7/12 - 2/12/12)
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Oklahoma! in Broadway Oklahoma!
(11/11/11 - 11/20/11)
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Almost Maine
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Anna in the Tropics
(10/4/11 - 10/9/11)
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(9/29/11 - 10/2/11)
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The Wild Party
(4/27/11 - 5/1/11)
VIDEOS
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As You Like It
(4/6/11 - 4/17/11)
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All Shook Up
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