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304 Administration Drive
Denton,Texas 76204
940.898.2510
admissions@twu.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Acting/Directing

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Technical/Design

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Teaching Certification

Certificate in Musical Theatre

Master of Arts in Theatre


Acting. Directing. Designing. Playwriting. The theatre program at Texas Woman’s University will prepare you for a future on stage, screen or behind the scenes with experienced faculty mentors and once-in-a-lifetime performance opportunities. We are committed to developing well-rounded artists who have the ability to function creatively and skillfully in a variety of theatre situations. In addition to pursuing your primary passion here at TWU, you will gain expertise in every aspect of the production process.

Notable Alumni Include:

Linsey Retcofsky


Acceptance Rate:

Texas Woman's University (TWU) has a general acceptance rate of 95%


Faculty Info:

Dr. Patrick Bynane, Rhonda Gorman, MFA, Dr. Noah Lelek, Steven Young, MFA, Russell McKinley, Misty Clark MA, MBA, Dr. Pamela Youngblood.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
The Robber Bridegroom
(4/19/12 - 4/22/12)
Texas Woman's University
New Play Festival: Bridezilla and Mark 1
(2/23/12 - 3/4/12)
Texas Woman's University
Don't Trifle With Love
(11/17/11 - 11/20/11)
Texas Woman's University
A Lovely Sunday For Creve Coeur
(10/13/11 - 10/16/11)
Texas Woman's University
The Panther's Scream and Other Texas Tales
(11/18/10 - 11/21/10)
Texas Woman's University

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