The department offers several programs leading to a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in dance or theatre with numerous concentrations. The purpose of the MFA degree, a terminal degree in the profession, is to train students to work professionally or in academia as performers, choreographers, directors, educators, arts administrators, technicians, and designers. The Department of Theatre and Dance follows the program and policy guidelines of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), and the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD). The Theatre MFA is fully accredited by NAST and the Dance MFA is accredited by NASD.
See the department's websites for more information on the programs and requirements for auditions and interviews.
Faculty
Interim Chair
- Dr. Albert Pionke
Associate Chair of Dance
- Sarah M. Barry
Associate Chair of Theatre
- F. Randy deCelle
Professors
- Stacy Alley
- Sarah M. Barry
- Allison Hetzel
- Seth Panitch
- Rebecca Salzer
Associate professors
- F. Randy deCelle
- Qianping Guo
- Dr. Luvada Harrison
- Dr. William A. Martin
- Lyndell T. McDonald
- Matthew Reynolds
Assistant professors
- Lindsay Benton
- Matthew Davis
- JaMorris Rivers
- Soledad Sanchez
- Matthew Stratton
Clinical assistant professors
- Marie Bonds
- Henry Lewers
Instructors
- LaBorn Brown
- Bryant Henderson-Shea
- Kisa Li
- Madison McNair
- Asterilla Monteiro
- Mary Roberts
Graduate Program Directors
- Dance - Jamorris Rivers
- Theatre - F. Randy deCelle
Staff
- David Cordell
- Amber Ensley
- Cindy Franks
- William Gantt
- Paul Oliver
- Selena Wiseman
Professors emeriti
- Dr. Steven D. Burch
- Cornelius Carter
- William Teague
- Dr. Edmond Williams
Courses
Prerequisites for 500- and 600-level courses: Graduate standing and permission of the instructor
A sampling of courses is shown below. Use link below to see a full list of courses from the department.
This course will prepare students for practical application of technique and the creative process required for dance performance at the graduate level.
This course is designed to help students prepare for positions in academic and professional settings. Students will create a personal website, write their resume/CV, articulate personal goals and career aspirations, practice interview skills, and examine resources for network building.
Beginnings to the Restoration. Offered every fall semester.
This course provides for participation in productions by graduate level students within Acting, Arts Management, Costume Design and Production, Design and Technical Production, Directing, Stage Management, or other areas.