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University of Tampa

Department of Theatre and Dance

Department of Theatre and Dance

401 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33606-1490
813.258.7495
admissions@admin.usf.edu

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Minor in Dance
Minor in Dance/Theatre
Minor in Speech/Theatre

About the program

The Department of Theatre and Dance enables students to explore their talents and creativity within a framework of professional discipline and development. Classes and practical stage experiences are designed to nurture students' creative expression, enhance verbal and physical communication, and teach performance skills. The University's location in the heart of Tampa can help students discover new cultural experiences and internship opportunities. The downtown campus is within walking distance of the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, a major venue that draws famous fine arts performers and touring companies from across the country and around the world. Also nearby is the Tampa Museum of Art, which frequently hosts performances in conjunction with its exhibitions.

Acceptance rate

To be accepted into the University of Tampa's Department of Theatre and Dance, you need to be accepted into the University of Tampa and audition and be accepted into the specific program (Theatre or Dance). The university's overall acceptance rate is 41%.

Faculty

Alex Amyot, Michael Crotty, Paul Finocchiaro, Alicia Gonzalez, Robert Gonzalez, Susannah LeMarquand, Gary Luter, Michael Staczar.

BWW Q&A: John Wilson Talks PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at New Jewish Theatre

BWW Q&A: John Wilson Talks PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at New Jewish Theatre

by Joshua Wright — April 1, 2026

After two decades shaping young performers as chair of the Theatre and Dance Department at the University of Central Missouri, John Wilson has built a reputation as one of the region's most versatile theater artists — actor, fight choreographer, dialect coach, and educator all at once.

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