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Texas Wesleyan University

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Fort Worth,Texas 76105
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts - Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts - Design and Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts - Musical Theatre

Minor in Theatre


The Texas Wesleyan Theatre Department is happy to know of your interest in our program and would like to invite you to schedule your visit day. Visit days give you the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a Theatre Wesleyan student, plus the chance to audition or be interviewed for potential scholarships.

Notable Alumni Include:

Heather Spore, Tamlyn Wright, Mike Skipper, Mike Erwin, Jack Dyville, David Nail, Melissa Benton Wallis, Angela Grant, Jason Stuart, Justin Flowers, Dana Schultes, Kathy Ferman Menino, Meredith Lucio, Vicki Ruth Cole-Perrin, Eric Briggs, Walter Wykes, Irma James, Max Marquez, Christopher Hatcher




Faculty Info:

Joe Brown, Christine Chambers, Jeanne Everton, Richard Haratine, Jennye James, Michael Plantz, Karen Potter, Jacob Sanchez, Dwight Sandell, Bryan Stevenson, Connie Whitt-Lambert.



Related Articles

NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Comes to Theatre Wesleyan This April
by Stephi Wild - March 06, 2024


Theatre Wesleyan has announced Dave Malloy’s Tony Award®-winning musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 as the 69th annual spring musical.

Photos: First Look At EXIT, PURSUED BY A BEAR At Theatre Wesleyan
by A.A. Cristi - February 15, 2024


Production photos have been released for Theatre Wesleyan’s production of Exit, Pursued By A Bear, which begins on February 15 at the Thad Smotherman Theatre at Texas Wesleyan University.

Theatre Wesleyan Adds Special Understudy Performance Of EXIT, PURSUED BY A BEAR
by A.A. Cristi - February 01, 2024


Theatre Wesleyan has added a special understudy performance to their run of Lauren Gunderson's revenge comedy, Exit, Pursued By A Bear.

Circle Theatre Artistic Director To Direct EXIT, PURSUED BY A BEAR At Theatre Wesleyan, February 15-25
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2024


Circle Theatre Artistic Director, Ashley H. White, will direct Lauren Gunderson's 'EXIT, PURSUED BY A BEAR' at Theatre Wesleyan from Feb. 15-25.

Tim Mooney Brings BREAKNECK ROMEO & JULIET to Theatre Wesleyan This Month
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2024


Theatre Wesleyan will be presenting actor, writer, and director Tim Mooney to present his one-man theatre production Breakneck Romeo & Juliet on Wednesday, January 24 at 7:30 pm (Doors at 7:00 pm).

Photos: Theatre Wesleyan Presents INTIMATE APPAREL By Pulitzer Prize-winning Playwright Lynn Nottage
by A.A. Cristi - November 09, 2023


Production photos have been released of Theatre Wesleyan’s production of Intimate Apparel by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage. 

INTIMATE APPAREL Comes to Theatre Wesleyan in November
by Stephi Wild - October 17, 2023


Following the near sold-out run of Playmarket: Premiere Productions, Theatre Wesleyan in Fort Worth, TX will present Intimate Apparel by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage at the Thad Smotherman Theatre at Texas Wesleyan University.

Theatre Wesleyan To Hold Post-Show Mixer Honoring Playmarket Writers
by A.A. Cristi - September 07, 2023


Theatre Wesleyan will hold a post-show mixer following the Saturday, September 30th 7:30pm performance of Playmarket: Premiere Productions of Original Plays honoring the alumni playwrights whose works are being presented. All four writers will be in attendance for both the performance and the mixer. 

Theatre Wesleyan Will Present Premiere Productions of Original Plays Beginning Next Month
by Stephi Wild - August 28, 2023


Theatre Wesleyan has announced the continuation of its long-running Playmarket program with the premiere of four original short plays. Playmarket: Premiere Productions of Original Plays will be presented at the Thad Smotherman Theatre at Texas Wesleyan University (1205 Binkley Street, 76105) for one weekend only from Thursday, September 28 through Sunday, October 1.  

THE LAST FLAPPER Enters Final Week of Performances at Edinburgh Fringe
by Blair Ingenthron - August 13, 2023


The Last Flapper will end its EdFringe run on 19 August at Greenside @ Riddles Court – Clover Studio (Venue 16). The show premieres a new version of William Luce's play which has been created by DuBord and Texan director Lydia Mackay. 

Theatre Wesleyan Presents BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL This Month
by A.A. Cristi - April 03, 2023


Theatre Wesleyan will present Bat Boy: The Musical at the Thad Smotherman Theatre at Texas Wesleyan University (1205 Binkley Street, 76105) for one weekend only, April 20-23. 

Photos: First Look at THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN at Theatre Wesleyan
by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2023


Theatre Wesleyan will present Martin McDonagh’s The Cripple of Inishmaan at the Thad Smotherman Theatre at Texas Wesleyan University (1205 Binkley Street, 76105) from February 16-26.  Check out all new photos here!

Theatre Wesleyan Presents THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN This Month
by Stephi Wild - February 01, 2023


Theatre Wesleyan will present Martin McDonagh's The Cripple of Inishmaan at the Thad Smotherman Theatre at Texas Wesleyan University (1205 Binkley Street, 76105) from February 16-26. 

Plano Symphony Orchestra Announces Board of Directors For 2022/23
by Stephi Wild - June 30, 2022


Gregory Patterson, Executive Director of the Plano Symphony Orchestra, today announced that at the recent PSO Annual Meeting, the Board unanimously elected Marion Brockette as President as well as returning and new board members and a new slate of officers.

Dallas Theater Center Kicks Off Its Season With TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS
by A.A. Cristi - August 27, 2021


Tiny Beautiful Things officially marks Dallas Theater Center's (DTC) return to live performances! The production starts September 8 in the Dee & Charles Wyly Theatre. This is the first live, indoor production at DTC since March 2020.



Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Bright Star
(4/23/22 - 4/25/22)
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The Cripple of Inishmaan
(2/11/22 - 2/20/22)
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One Arm
(11/12/21 - 11/21/21)
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Time Flies
(1/29/21 - 1/29/21)
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Waiting for Godot
(1/15/21 - 1/16/21)
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Gruesome Playground Injuries
(11/6/20 - 11/8/20)
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A Funny Thing...forum in Broadway A Funny Thing...forum
(4/23/20 - 4/26/20)
Texas Wesleyan University Fine Arts Department
August: Osage County
(5/11/19 - 5/11/19)
PHOTOS VIDEOS
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Smokefall
(2/7/19 - 2/17/19)
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Oklahoma!
(4/19/18 - 4/22/18)
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The Pillowman
(2/18/11 - 2/28/11)
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