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University of South Dakota

Department of Theatre

Department of Theatre

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

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

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.

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!+@#.

Past student productions

Past student productions at University of South Dakota
Show Dates Theater
4/18 – 4/22/2012 University of South Dakota
2/22 – 2/26/2012 University of South Dakota
12/1 – 12/5/2011 University of South Dakota
9/29 – 10/3/2011 University of South Dakota
2/25 – 3/1/2011 University of South Dakota
12/3 – 12/7/2010 University of South Dakota

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