The Theatre Program at Old Dominion is designed to develop unrecognized talent in our students. We believe that the true potential of any artist, technician, or scholar only emerges where they enjoy three foundations to creative growth.

NSU Theatre Company is the award-winning, nationally recognized, presenting organization for theatrical productions on campus. The company has garnered wide-spread audience acclaim, multiple honors and awards for excellence and presents an annual four-show season of plays and musicals. The company offers its members numerous professional-grade performance and production opportunities, exposure to national competitions and conferences and internships in all areas of theatre.

Degrees offered: B.A. in Theatre

The mission of the areas in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts is in concert with the mission of the University and the School of Liberal Arts and Education by providing academic and curricular experiences that train students to: a) establish a professional attitude; b) assume responsibility; c) gain personal self-confidence; d) develop a humanistic attitude toward life; e) become proficient in their area of arts specialization; f) value the contributions of diverse cultures and g) contribute positively to the world around them.

The Department of Theater and Dance is a dynamic, production-driven program accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theater. Here, faculty and students form a community of artists engaged in the creation of theater at the highest level. Whether you are a performer, technician, director or dramaturg, we will challenge and inspire you to realize your dreams. We offer a bachelor of arts in fine and performing arts with a major in theater. Concentrations include: Acting (audition required) Music theater / dance (audition required) Directing / dramatic literature Arts administration...

VSU’s Sankofa Dance Theatre was founded in 1999 by Dr. Benita Brown, Associate Professor of Dance at Virginia State University. It is a professionally-trained performing arts group that performs modern-jazz choreography. The company’s membership consists of students matriculating in dance through the dance minor under the auspices of the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and Sport Management. VSU’s Sankofa Dance Theatre performs locally and nationally. The dance students teach ballet, jazz, modern, and hip hop dance classes to children within the surrounding...

The Playwright’s Lab at Hollins University is more than a traditional three-year degree program. Similar to an intensive workshop/retreat or conference, it promotes inclusivity and collaboration, not exclusivity and competition. Students work with some of the most important names in new play development. Unlike other programs, The New Works Initiative provides opportunities for the production of student work at professional theatres. The combination of intense training and professional experience gives Hollins playwriting graduates an edge in the industry.In 2018, the Playwright’s Lab...

The Department of Theatre educates and trains students in the fields of performance, design / technology, and theatre pedagogy. The department provides students with the professional and cultural foundations essential for achieving the highest standards of the art of theatre. Our faculty and alumni practice their craft as artists locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. They work on the stage, in TV and films, author books in their disciplines, and hold elected offices in some of the nation’s most prestigious organizations. Collectively, the faculty and staff pride themselves on...

Our approach to the study and practice of theater, film, and media is grounded in a liberal arts environment that values interdisciplinary and culturally plural perspectives. The lively exchange of ideas and practices across disciplines sparks our activities in classrooms, on stage and screen, and in the studios. The goals of the programs in theater, film, and media studies are as follows: To develop knowledge and skills in theater, film, and media scholarship and practice; To create works of theater, performance, and media that educate our students, enrich and draw from the diverse...

The Theatre Lab is Washington, D.C.’s largest and most comprehensive independent, nonprofit school for the dramatic arts. For over a quarter century, The Theatre Lab's mission is to transform lives through theatre education. We work to make the real-life benefits of theatre training accessible to all regardless of age, income, or experience level.

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The Georgetown University Department of Performing Arts fosters artistic excellence, interdisciplinary learning, socially engaged performance, and the spirit of collaboration. Home to the College’s undergraduate degree programs in American Musical Culture and Theater & Performance Studies as well as dozens of performing groups in music, theater, and dance, the Department features a renowned faculty and close partnerships with leading arts organizations from the D.C. region and beyond. Georgetown students have performed music and dance at the White House; participated in recent concert...