College of Charleston Department of Theatre and Dance

66 George Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29424
843.953.8219
admissions@cofc.edu

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Upcoming productions

Upcoming student productions at College of Charleston
Show	Dates	School
Lost Lear by Dan Colley	1/22/2027 – 1/23/2027	College of Charleston Charleston
Druid's Macbeth	2/5/2027 – 2/7/2027	College of Charleston Charleston

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (General)
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Performance)
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Costume Design and Technology)
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Scenic/Lighting Design and Technology)
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Theatre for Youth)
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Theatre Studies)
Bachelor of Arts in Dance Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Performance/Choreography
Master of Arts in Teaching in Performing Arts
Minor in Dance
Minor in Theatre

About the program

Student Centered learning is a hallmark of the College of Charleston and in no Department is that more true than the Department of Theatre and Dance! Theatre and Dance students aren't just numbers - but close partners in an artistic community formed and shaped in the classroom, in the studio and in our productions. They study with a passionate and dedicated faculty in small classroom settings and through the course of creating our varied production seasons.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): The College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina has an acceptance rate of 72%

BEEPLE x SŌ PERCUSSION, DRUID'S MACBETH, LOST LEAR and More Set for Charleston Gaillard Center's New Boundless Initiative

by A.A. Cristi, June 22, 2026

The Charleston Gaillard Center announced its Boundless initiative, bringing six programs to iconic venues across Charleston, including TRISHA BROWN DANCE COMPANY and Druid's MACBETH at College of Charleston's Sottile Theatre.

Charleston Playhouse Will Be in Residence at the College of Charleston Sottile Theatre

by Stephi Wild, November 29, 2021

Charleston Playhouse, Charleston’s first professional Equity Theatre Company, has announced that they will officially be in residence at the College of Charleston Sottile Theatre!

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