University of Kansas - Lawrence Department of Theatre…

1502 Iowa Street
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
785.864.3511
adm@ku.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Culture, and Society
Bachelor of General Studies in Theatre Performance
Bachelor of General Studies in Theatre, Culture, and Society
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Voice
Minor in Theatre
Minor in Dance

About the program

Our undergraduate programs are grounded in the philosophy that good theatre artists are thinking theatre artists. KU Theatre is part of the School of the Arts within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Our students work intensively on acquiring theatre skills and knowledge in our classrooms, studios, and laboratories. They receive small-school individual attention while benefiting from big-school academic choices and vast array of programs. KU theatre students often undertake secondary study in areas such as business, journalism, art, and English. KU Theatre is internationally recognized for its graduate education. Our M.A. and Ph.D. programs are unique for combining intensive study of theatre and performance with the production training necessary for theatre careers in higher education. Our groundbreaking M.F.A. in Scenography is unique for having an integrated approach to scenic, lighting, and costume design that prepares artists for professional and academic careers.

Notable alumni

Alexis Faught, Allie Thaman, Andrew Schum, Becky Phelps, Bree Herrington, Chaela Jeanelle Herron, Colin Montgomery Neukirch, Darian Bruch, Dominique Lorae Waller, Elsa Marie Bernauer, Emily Hunsucker, Emily Kendall Weiss, Gracie Horvat, Havilah (Maggie) Puderbaugh, Hollyanna Mathews, Jakob Reitz, Jenna Espinoza, Jessie Deaver, Jillian Tucci, Jordyn Manhart, Kylie Thompson, Lusie M. Cuskey, Malcolm Reynolds, Noah Parker, Timmia Hearn-Feldman, Tia Carpenter.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): The University of Kansas (KU) Department of Theatre & Dance has a selective graduate program with a 38% acceptance rate for its MA and Ph.D. programs.

Faculty

Jane Barnette
Henry Bial
Tarrah Bossert
Ashley Brittingham
Dennis Christilles
Christine Colby Jacques
Rana Esfandiary
Darci Fulcher
Michelle Heffner Hayes
Laura Kirk
Paul Laird
Mechele Leon
James Moreno
Nicole Hodges Persley
Markus Potter
Mark Reaney
Rebecca Rovit
Santiago Sosa
Andie Stitt
Patrick Suzeau
Maya Tillman-Rayton
Kelly Vogel
Waeli Wang

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