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University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Department of Theatre

Department of Theatre

9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28223
704.687.0229
unccadm@uncc.edu

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Applied Theatre
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Design/Technical Theatre
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Directing, Dramaturgy, and Dramatic Writing
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Performance
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Theatre Education
Minor in Theatre
Certificate in Musical Theatre

About the program

The Department of Theatre provides a student-focused liberal arts education that develops theatre artists, scholars and teachers to investigate current best practices and emerging entrepreneurial methods in theatre and other kinds of professional performance. Aligning with the university’s commitment to open-access education, we integrate the values of equity and inclusion to drive vibrant intellectual inquiry, ethical and informed community engagement, and innovative creative research practices.

Notable alumni

Alexis Louder, Allie Dillard, Amy Andrews Harrell, Ashleigh Worley, Caridad Svich, Connie Furr Soloman, Craig Fincannon, Daniel Tolbert, Drew Nowlin, Hardin Minor, Les Gray, Mary Kenny, Stacey Rose.

Acceptance rate

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte's overall acceptance rate is 80%, making it a relatively non-selective institution. While the university doesn't have specific data for the Department of Theatre, the general acceptance rate indicates a good chance of admission for qualified applicants.

Faculty

ALY AMIDEI, Bruce Auerbach, CHRIS BERRY, JILL BLOEDE, MARLA BROWN, TOM BURCH, MARILYN CARTER, LYNNE CONNER, Carlos Cruz, KAJA DUNN, DAVID FILLMORE, HANNAH HARRELL, ANDREW HARTLEY, JAY MORONG, BETH MURRAY, MARK PIZZATO, H. TESH RAMEY, LAURA WARINGER, RAVEN WEI, Robin Witt.

LIFELONG by Pepperdine Scotland to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

LIFELONG by Pepperdine Scotland to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

by Stephi Wild — June 9, 2026

Double Fringe First winners Pepperdine Scotland and playwright Lynda Radley reunite for LIFELONG, a new work set in an AI-controlled facility where scientific advances grant residents extraordinarily long lives — at a cost.

LIFELONG to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

LIFELONG to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

by Stephi Wild — June 3, 2026

Double Fringe First winners Pepperdine Scotland and playwright Lynda Radley reunite to premiere LIFELONG at the Edinburgh Fringe, a new work exploring longevity technology, AI, and the dangers of power in the wrong hands.

ANOTHER REVOLUTION Will Make Indiana Premiere in June

ANOTHER REVOLUTION Will Make Indiana Premiere in June

by Stephi Wild — May 5, 2026

This June, Constellation will present the Indiana Premiere of Another Revolution, a new play by Jacqueline Bircher, playwright of Constellation’s hit 2024 production of Webster’s B!+@#.

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