Department of Theatre and Dance
| Show | Dates | School |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24 – 9/26/2026 | University of Memphis | |
| 10/29 – 11/1/2026 | University of Memphis | |
| 11/20 – 11/22/2026 | University of Memphis | |
| 2/18 – 2/21/2027 | University of Memphis | |
| 3/26 – 3/27/2027 | University of Memphis | |
| 4/22 – 4/25/2027 | University of Memphis |
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Science
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertianment Design and Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
Master of Fine Arts in Directing
Master of Fine Arts in Entertainment Design and Technology
The University of Memphis Department of Theatre and Dance's theatre acceptance rate is not publicly available as a specific number. Admission is a two-step process: first, students apply to the University of Memphis, and then separately to the Department of Theatre and Dance.
Dr. Jacob Allen
Chair – Musical Theatre Performance, Music Theory, Musical Theatre History
Rachael Arnwine
Assistant Professor – Head of Dance – Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Modern, Choreography
Susan Brindley
Adjunct Professor of Musical Theatre
Sarah Brown
Professor – Performance – Solo Performance, Mask Performance, Commedia,Acting for TV and Film, Audition Preparation
Claire Carvajal
Assistant Technical Director
Holly L. Derr
Artistic Director and Head of Directing – Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, Theory & Criticism
Emily Draffen
Communications Specialist
Tamara N. Franklin
Adjunct Professor of Dance – Strength and Conditioning
Amy Salerno Hale
Production Manager / Stage Management Mentor
Kinon Keplinger
Financial Services Associate
Kathleen Kovarik
Costume Shop Manager
Kristen Osborne Lucas
Adjunct Professor of Dance – Contemporary Techniques, Somatic Practices, Dance Pedagogy, Introduction to Dance, Dance in Diverse Settings
Michael S. O'Nele
Associate Professor – Technical Director – Technical Design, Management & Fabrication
Anthony Pellecchia
Associate Professor – Head of Design and Technology – Lighting Design, Sound Design, Multi-Media
Neile Martin
Adjunct Professor of Dance
Kenann Modjeska Quander
Assistant Professor – Costume Design, Visual History, Costume Technology, Principles of Costume Design, Rendering
Brian J. Ruggaber
Associate Professor – Scenic Design, Properties, Scenic Painting, Visual History, AutoCAD, Rendering
Carmen Savage
Adjunct Professor of Dance
Michael Shipley
Associate Professor – Head of Performance/Acting
Wayne M. Smith
Adjunct Professor of Dance
Nathan Thomas
Interim Associate Chair – Assistant Professor of Practice – Head of Musical Theatre – Musical Theatre Performance, Audition Prep, Music Skills
John J. Yorke
Associate Professor of Teaching – Graduate Studies Coordinator – Introduction to Theatre, Script Analysis, Directing Experiments
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