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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Acting

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Design

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Stage Management

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Directing

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Playwriting


The award-winning TU Theatre Program is based on a rigorous program of study. We empower our students to think critically, communicate effectively and engage the world with a strong sense of passion, creative expression and collaboration. Theatre is an ancient, collaborative living art. We are a thriving community of theatre artists. Our students are trained in all aspects of creating theatre as well as immersion in the heritage of history and literature. Our areas of emphasis are acting, musical theatre, design, stage management, directing and playwriting. Our productions serve as a dynamic laboratory for students to put into practice what they learn in the classroom under the mentorship of our internationally acclaimed faculty and staff.

Faculty Info:

Susan Barrett, Machele Dill, James Gregory, Steven Marzolf, Crista Patrick, Craig Ziettlow, Gail Algeo, Peter Brennan, Diana Easter, Morgan Hicks, Whitney Lee Moeller, Kevin Pearson, James Runyan.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Almost, Maine
(12/3/20 - 12/6/20)
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Oklahoma!
(3/30/18 - 3/31/18)
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ALTAR BOYZ in Broadway ALTAR BOYZ
(4/10/14 - 4/13/14)
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RENT
(4/14/11 - 4/23/11)
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Hay Fever
(3/3/11 - 3/6/11)
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Getting Out
(12/2/10 - 12/6/10)
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