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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Dance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Design, Technology, and Stage Management

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance

Minor in Theatre

Minor in Dance

Master of Arts in Theatre and Performance Studies

Master of Arts/Business Administration Dual Degree in Theatre and Performance Studies

Master of Fine Arts in Experience Design

Master of Fine Arts in Dance

Doctor of Philosophy in Theatre and Performance Studies


From the root of process stems practice, and that practice bears the fruit of experience. The Department of Theatre & Dance guides that fruition, offering students an expanse of opportunities to encounter the art forms of theatre and dance, their making and meaning.​ We strongly value the ampersand in Theatre & Dance, and seek to make connections across communities. We aim to make change, make art, and to make a difference, together.

Notable Alumni Include:

Angela Reed, Matt Zambrano, Carlolyn D. Miller, Erinn Hayes




Faculty Info:

Bruce Bergner, Bud Coleman, Oliver Gerland, Markas Henry, Connie Lane, Tamara Meneghini, Tim Orr, Beth Osnes, Cecilia J. Pang, Chip Persons, Kevin Rich, Jashodhara Sen, Jonathan Spencer, Theodore Stark, Marcos Steuernagel.



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by Stephi Wild - November 06, 2025


The 48th annual Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, today reminded local theater fans that tickets are now available for this year’s Carbonell Watch Party in FAU’s Livestream Lounge.

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by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2025


The 48th annual Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, today announced that the glittery annual ceremony and after-party at FAU’s University Theatre in Boca Raton is SOLD OUT.

The Carbonell Awards Add Special Watch Party for Sold Out Ceremony
by Team BWW - October 31, 2025


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Cal State LA to Present THE JOHN LION NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 18, 2025


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