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The Acting Program At...
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WELCOME TO THRILLING THEATRE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA!
The Department of Speech, Theatre and Dance enables students to explore their talents and creativity within a framework of professional discipline and development. Classes and practical stage experiences are designed to nurture students' creative expression, enhance verbal and physical communication, and teach performance skills.
The University's location in the heart of Tampa can help students discover new cultural experiences and internship opportunities. The downtown campus is within walking distance of the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, a major venue that draws famous fine arts performers and touring companies from across the country and around the world. Also nearby is the Tampa Museum of Art, which frequently hosts performances in conjunction with its exhibitions.
OUR PROGRAMS..
MAJORS:
Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) - Provides balanced training and experience in the three performance areas associated with musical theatre: music, theatre and dance. Students develop performance skills and repertoire, while participating in musical theatre productions, vocal emsembles and cabaret performances. The program includes in-residence workshops with established music theatre artists and internship opportunities with a local theme park, theatre company or other venue. Admission to this program requires an audition.
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Consists of intensive training and development of performance skills through study in voice, body and movement for the stage, a variety of actor training techniques, and coursework in audition and career preparation. Students develop performance skills and repertoire, study theatre history, theory and criticism, and participate in main-stage and studio productions. Admission to this program requires an audition.
MINORS:
Minor in Speech, Theatre - Designed for students to explore and strengthen skills in both theatre and public speaking.
Minor in Dance, Theatre - Provides well-balanced, versatile training and opportunities for improving teaching, performing and choreography skills.
Minor in Applied Dance - Offers a basic introduction and helps prepare students to teach dance at the elementary and secondary school level as well as adults and diverse populations.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITES...
The University of Tampa celebrates musical theatre and the performing arts through four main-stage productions each year: two musicals and two traditional shows. Auditions, which are held during the second week of classes, are open to all students on campus. Performing arts majors are required to audition for all University musical theatre productions, while those pursuing minors are encouraged to audition.
Recent musical productions have included 110 in the Shade, Little Women, The Fantasticks, and Pippin. Recent theatre productions have included The Women, The Increased Difficulty of Concentration, The Shape of Things, and A New Way to Pay Old Debts.
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Cabaret and Experimental / Revue Productions
The department also sponsors one musical cabaret and one experimental / revue theatre production each year. Experimental / revue productions have included an evening of short plays by JAne Martin, the broad farce Run For Your Wife, and an evening of contemporary 10 minute plays.
Cabaret auditions are held during the first week of class; students rehearse on Friday afternoons in preparation for a final performance at the end of the semester. Cabarets take place in the state-of-the-art Allen N. Reeves Theater on the second floor of the Vaughn Center. Each one has a theme (i.e., composer, topic, or time period). Recent cabarets have presented the music of Stephen Schwartz (Pippin, Godspell, Wicked): William Finn (Falsettoland, Elegies); and songs from the '30's and 40's.
Spring Dance Concert and Dance Happening
The Spring Dance Concert showcases choreography by faculty and guest artists and includes styles ranging from ballet and modern to jazz, tap and hip hop. Twice a year, Dance Happenings feature student-choreographed works performed at sites around campus. An Evening of Experimental Dance is also performed in the fall.
PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS...
There are annual University of Tampa scholarships available up to $14,000.00 over four years ($3500.00 per year)
Qualifications:
New entering student (fall term entry only). Experience in high school or community theater productions. Demonstrated ability in stage movement/acting/singing. Completed admissions application and acceptance for full-time study. Major in Performing Arts (Musical Theater). Unweighted high school GPA of 3.0. Maintain a GPA of 2.8 or above.
For more information about scholarships, contact Dr. David Isele by EMAIL or by calling him at (813) 257.3344. You may also learn more online by CLICKING HERE.
HERE'S HOW TO CONTACT US!
Michael Staczar, Associate Professor Speech, Theatre & Dance
Please feel free to give me a call to discuss our theatre program! Our department number is 813.253.6212.
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University of Tampa
401 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33606
