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Texas State University

Department of Theatre and Dance

Department of Theatre and Dance

430 Moon St.
San Marcos, Texas 78666
512.245.2147
admissions@txstate.edu

Degrees offered

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)

About the program

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

Acceptance rate

While Texas State University's overall acceptance rate is 88.8%

Faculty

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.

BWW Q&A: John Wilson Talks PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at New Jewish Theatre

BWW Q&A: John Wilson Talks PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at New Jewish Theatre

by Joshua Wright — April 1, 2026

After two decades shaping young performers as chair of the Theatre and Dance Department at the University of Central Missouri, John Wilson has built a reputation as one of the region's most versatile theater artists — actor, fight choreographer, dialect coach, and educator all at once.

Past student productions

Past student productions at Texas State University
Show Dates Theater
9/8 Texas State University
9/2 – 9/8/2024 Texas State University
9/7 Texas State University
4/20 – 4/29/2012 Texas State University
3/27 – 4/1/2012 Texas State University
3/6 – 3/9/2012 Texas State University
2/7 – 2/12/2012 Texas State University
11/11 – 11/20/2011 Texas State University
10/27 – 10/30/2011 Texas State University
10/4 – 10/9/2011 Texas State University

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9/29 – 10/2/2011 Texas State University
4/27 – 5/1/2011
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4/6 – 4/17/2011 Texas State University
2/15 – 2/20/2011 Texas State University
11/10 – 11/21/2010
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