University of South Dakota Department of Theatre

414 E. Clark St.
Vermillion, South Dakota 67069
605.677.5418
theatre@usd.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Design Theatre/Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Musical Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Theatre Studies
Minor in Theatre
Minor in Dance
Minor in Film Studies
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre - Design Theatre/Technology
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre - Directing

About the program

Welcome to the Department of Theatre. Our program offers the only Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the state, encompassing acting, performance, musical theatre and more. The Department of Theatre brings together talented and creative individuals interested in pursuing their passion and helps them realize their artistic abilities. At USD, our faculty are qualified and effective leaders who bring a wealth of experiences and insights to the classroom. This expertise, along with our small class sizes, creates a rich learning environment for our students, who learn to think creatively and work collaboratively as they strive to grow, innovate and discover new capabilities. We connect our students with real-world experiences like internships and study abroad opportunities that allow them to learn both inside and outside the classroom. With these skills and experiences guiding them, our students go on to have successful careers in their field.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): The University of South Dakota has a very high acceptance rate of 99%

Faculty

Raimondo Genna
Raimondo Genna Jonathan Allender-Zivic
Patricia Downey
Chaya Gordon-Bland
Danielle Heeren
Cassie Hoppas
Christopher Larson
Scott Mollman
AK Murtadha
Matthew Nesmith
Joseph Stollenwerk
Victor Shonk

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Sioux Falls Awards; University of South Dakota's ZANNA DON'T! Leads Best Musical!

by BWW Staff — December 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Sioux Falls Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Sioux Falls Awards; University of South Dakota's ZANNA DON'T! Leads Best Musical

by BWW Staff — December 13, 2021

Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Sioux Falls Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

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Past student productions

Past student productions at University of South Dakota
Show	Dates	Theater
Sweeney Todd	4/18 – 4/22/2012	University of South Dakota

Top Girls	2/22 – 2/26/2012	University of South Dakota

Avenue Q	12/1 – 12/5/2011	University of South Dakota

God of Carnage	9/29 – 10/3/2011	University of South Dakota

The Woman in Black	2/25 – 3/1/2011	University of South Dakota

Twelfth Night	12/3 – 12/7/2010	University of South Dakota