Department of Theatre and Dance
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410 Administration Drive
Lexington,Kentucky 40506
859.257.3297
admissions@uky.edu
DEGREES OFFERED
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Bachelor of Arts in Dance Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Minor in Dance Minor in Theatre Certificate in Filmmaking - Production and Dramatic Writing Certificate in Musical Theatre
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Students in the Department of Theatre and Dance get hands-on training and one-on-one mentorship from a professional faculty and renowned guest artists in acting, directing, playwriting, theatrical design, and technology. From our mainstage productions to our student-produced shows, students have plenty of opportunities to participate on stage or backstage. Special programs include a musical theatre certificate, education abroad, as well as a thriving dance program that emphasizes technique, composition, performance, and production.
Notable Alumni Include:
Lisa Asher, Claude Binder, Robert Brock, Beth Collins, Shawn Senavinin, Maia Sutton, Joe Verciglio, Matt Wheeler
Acceptance Rate:
While the University of Kentucky has a high general acceptance rate (94.9%), the Department of Theatre and Dance is highly selective, and students must audition for entrance into the program, including for the Musical Theatre Certificate.
Faculty Info:
Heather Brown, Kristen Cerelli, Kathryn "Teka" England, Herman D. Farrell III, Nelson Fields, Patrick Garr, Cary Gillett, Stephanie Harris, Russell Henderson, John Holloway, Nancy C. Jones, Geraldine Maschio, Mary Joy Nelson, Susie Thiel, Melanie Turner, Tracy Ward, Stephen Wrentmore, Rhoda-Gale Pollack, Andrea Richardson, Christina Ritter, James W. Rodgers, Peter Allen Stone, Zachary Stribling.
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