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133 Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center
Houston,Texas 77204
713.743.3003
dmhidal2@central.uh.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Playwriting and Dramaturgy

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Production and Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Stage Management

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Education

Bachelor of Arts in Dance

Minor in Dance

Master of Fine Arts in Acting

Master of Fine Arts in Costume Technology

Master of Fine Arts in Technical Direction

Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design

Master of Fine Arts in Scenic Design

Master of Fine Arts in Lighting Design

Master of Arts in Theatre Studies


University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance Mission: We develop arts professionals grounded in creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and craftsmanship We have the largest theatre department in the city of Houston, with 250 full-time graduates and undergraduates. It is a high-energy program with dedicated and hard-working students. We strive to instill the skills and work ethic necessary to compete and succeed in the performing arts.

Acceptance Rate:

The University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance has a selective admission process and requires all students applying for majors in the school to pass a performance audition or portfolio review, in addition to meeting the general UH admission requirements.


Faculty Info:

Karen Stokes – (Head of Dance Program) Professor, Dance Teresa Lynn Chapman – Associate Professor, Dance Rebecca B. Valls – Associate Professor, Dance John Beasant III – Assistant Professor, Dance Toni Valle – Professor of Practice, Dance



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Safe at Home in Broadway Safe at Home
(11/7/24 - 11/10/24)
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AINADAMAR in Broadway AINADAMAR
(4/13/23 - 4/16/23)
University of Houston Moores Opera House
Sondheim on Sondheim in Broadway Sondheim on Sondheim
(2/3/23 - 2/5/23)
University of Houston Moores Opera House
Die Fledermaus in Broadway Die Fledermaus
(1/26/23 - 1/29/23)
University of Houston Moores Opera House
LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE in Broadway LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE
(10/20/22 - 10/23/22)
University of Houston Moores Opera House
The Carrier in Broadway The Carrier
(11/20/20 - 11/22/20)
University of Houston - School of Theatre & Danc
Freefall in Broadway Freefall
(11/13/20 - 11/15/20)
University of Houston - School of Theatre & Danc
Our Lady of 121st Street
(10/14/11 - 10/23/11)
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Hot L Baltimore
(9/30/11 - 10/9/11)
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Spring Dance Concert
(4/29/11 - 5/1/11)
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Now This
(4/12/11 - 4/24/11)
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Wild Oats
(2/25/11 - 3/6/11)
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
(11/20/10 - 12/4/10)
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Richard III
(10/29/10 - 11/7/10)
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