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 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...

The African American Repertory Theatre of Virginia engages, inspires and challenges our audience through a broad range of theatrical presentations that promote, nurture, reflect, and celebrate the vast spectrum of life that is the African American experience. Through performance, education, community engagement and collective development we seek to establish and maintain a permanent theatrical institution based in Richmond, Virginia that is committed to providing a full season of illuminating theatrical programming. Motto: AART for all.

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...

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 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

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...

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James Madison University (JMU) is seeking applicants for the Director of the School of Theatre and Dance (STAD). This position is within the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) and is a 12-month tenured appointment that will begin July 1, 2022, at the rank of Professor. The Director will work collaboratively and inclusively with the Dean, faculty, and staff to promote the goals of the school, college, and university. We are looking for leadership candidates who represent and support diverse perspectives and who can contribute to a department committed to social justice through work...

The School of Theatre and Dance is rooted in the belief that the relevant artist is the thinking artist who couples the mastery and embodiment of concrete skills with knowledge of and sensitivity to the cultural environments of ideas, artistic forms, and other persons. The school trains and educates artists, scholars, and teachers in the rich traditions and current practices of dance, theatre, and musical theatre. The school’s programs blend liberal arts education and critical thinking with intensive, pre-professional training and practice. Faculty foster an environment that values and...