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University of Virginia Department of Drama

University of Virginia — Charlottesville, VA

Upcoming productions

Upcoming student productions at University of Virginia
Show Dates School
8/30 – 5/30/2027 University of Virginia Charlottesville

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Drama
Minor in Drama
Minor in Dance
Master of Fine Arts in Acting
Master of Fine Arts in Scenic Design and Technical Production
Master of Fine Arts in Lighting Design
Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design and Technology

About the program

Drama Students at U.Va. have the opportunity to pursue their degrees in a state-of-the-art theatre complex, which includes the 520-seat Culbreth Theatre with proscenium stage, the flexible 160 to 200-seat Helms Theatre and, the brand-new 300-seat Ruth Caplin Theatre, a thrust theatre. The Drama Building also houses classrooms with state-of-the-art technology, studio space, costume and scene shops. The Fiske-Kimball Fine Arts Library is just a few steps away. This impressive complex of classrooms, workshops, studios and theatres is part of The Betsy and John Casteen Arts Grounds, where students studying a wide range arts disciplines come together in one of the University’s most vibrant and dynamic areas.

Notable alumni

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): The overall acceptance rate for the University of Virginia (UVA) is around 17%, and while specific data for the Department of Drama is not readily available, the general competitiveness of UVA suggests that the drama program is also highly selective.

Faculty

  • Tovah Close
  • David Dalton
  • Theresa M. Davis
  • Cady Garey
  • Doug Grissom
  • Mona Kasra
  • Colleen Kelly
  • R. Lee Kennedy
  • Marianne Kubik
  • Marcy Linton
  • Kim Brooks Mata
  • Caitlin McLeod
  • Michael Rasbury
  • Kathryn Schetlick
  • Paul Wagner
  • Jenny Wales
  • Steven Warner
  • Richard Will
  • Katelyn Hale Wood
KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY To Play Virginia Theatre Festival

KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY To Play Virginia Theatre Festival

by A.A. Cristi — May 6, 2026

The Virginia Theatre Festival announced the cast and creative team for KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE, directed by Nicolas Minas, running at the Ruth Caplin Theatre at the University of Virginia.

The Fralin Museum Of Art Unveils Fall 2026 Exhibitions

The Fralin Museum Of Art Unveils Fall 2026 Exhibitions

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 20, 2026

The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia will present Legacies of Indepence from August 29, 2026, to January 3, 2027, featuring exhibitions that explore Thomas Jefferson's impact and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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