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School of Theatre and Dance
West Virginia University — Morgantown, WV
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Puppetry
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Master of Fine Arts in Acting
Master of Fine Arts in Scenery Design and Technology
Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design and Technology
Master of Fine Arts in Lighting Design and Technology
Master of Fine Arts in Technical Direction
About the program
Thank you for your interest in the WVU School of Theatre & Dance.
With 180 students working in 4 theatres, 6 shops, 4 labs, producing 8-10 shows per year, our School is an exciting and vibrant place to study and practice the art and craft of theatre and dance. We are a big enough program to offer a challenging and comprehensive curriculum, yet small enough to work with our students in a one-to-one mentoring basis.
The School of Theatre & Dance is part of WVU’s College of Creative Arts and shares the Loulie, Valerie and William Canady Creative Arts Center with the School of Music and the School of Art & Design. Our College offers students the advantages of personal instruction of a smaller school with the resources of a major research university.
The students and faculty in our program all share a common passion and enthusiasm for the art of live theatre and dance. I invite you to join our community of excited and engaged artists and craftspeople.
Acceptance rate
Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): West Virginia University's School of Theatre and Dance has a selective admissions process, with the Acting MFA program accepting a class of 6-8 actors every three years, while other programs admit students on a rolling basis.
Faculty
- Acting
- Musical Theatre
- & Directing Lee Blair
- Acting & Musical Theatre
- Head of Performance Irene Alby
- Acting & Directing Cornel Gabara
- Area Coordinator -BFA Acting Jerry McGonigle
- Acting & Directing Jessica M
- Stage Movement Cathy O'Dell
- Theatre Appreciation
- Acting Brianne Taylor
- Voice & Speech Design and Technology Steven Neuenschwander
- Technical Director
- Area Coordinator Tiffany Delligatti
- Costuming Robert Klingelhoefer
- Scene Design Mary McClung
- Costume Design & Puppetry Alan McEwen
- Lighting & Sound Design Aubrey Sirtautas
- Production Management History and Criticism Dr. Radhica Ganapathy
- Theatre History & Criticism Dr. Jay Malarcher
- Theatre History & Criticism Cathy O'Dell
- Acting Dance Dr. Yoav Kaddar
- Area Coordinator
- Dance General McArthur Hambrick
- Dance & Musical Theatre Maureen Mansfield Kaddar
- Dance Matt Saffron
- Part-Time Lecturer Hirali Shah
- Part-Time Lecturer Katreena Snyder
- Part-Time Lecturer Staff Brenda Hamilton
- Administrative Associate Byron Utley
- Scene Shop Manager
Articles About West Virginia University
INDECENT Will Be Performed at West Virginia University in 2022
Indecent by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel is inspired by the true events surrounding the controversial 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s God of Vengeance.
VIDEO: The New World Ensemble Presents WALKING IN A WINTERLAND
West Virginia University's New World Ensemble recently presented Walking in a Winter Wonderland.
BRIGHT STAR, SHE LOVES ME and More Set for Kent State School of Theatre and Dance 26-27 Season
Kent State's School of Theatre and Dance has unveiled its 2026-2027 season, including ''Bright Star,' ' She Loves Me,' 'Romeo and Juliet' and more, beginning in October 2026.
Montana Repertory Theatre and UM School of Theatre and Dance To Present CAN'T DRINK SALT WATER
Missoula, Montana-With transformative support from The Roy Cockrum Foundation, and in partnership with UM School of Theatre and Dance, Montana Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere of Kendra Mylnechuk Potter's Can't Drink Salt Water.
Student Blog: JMU Studio Theatre; Student Lead, Produced, and Directed Theatre
The JMU Studio Theatre has been making student produced, directed, and written work for a while now.
San Francisco State School of Theatre and Dance Performs MASQUERADE DE SEMBLANCE in April
San Francisco State School of Theatre and Dance will present Masquerade de Semblance in April.
STUPID F##KING BIRD Comes to San Francisco State School of Theatre and Dance in November
San Francisco State School of Theatre and Dance will present Stupid F##king Bird, Aaron Posner’s comedic tragedy that provides a new take on Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull.
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- Marshall University School of Music Huntington
- Marshall University School of Theatre and Dance Huntington
- Shepherd University Department of Contemporary Art and Theatre Shepherdstown
- Shepherd University Department of Music Shepherdstown
Past student productions
| Show | Dates | Theater |
|---|---|---|
| 2/2 – 2/4/2012 | West Virginia University | |
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