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The Department of Theatre prepares the student for a career in the theatre while encouraging personal and creative growth. It does this by providing a comprehensive liberal arts education supplemented by intensive craft-training in which classroom study and practical experience are of equal and complimentary value. The department promotes excellence in education, research and service; promotes student engagement and leadership; develops creative and pragmatic problem-solving skills; explores new questions, techniques, and practices in the theatre; and inspires students to become life-long learners who contribute to their respective discipline and profession while enhancing the cultural lives of the University and their community.

Whether you want to act in Shakespeare festivals, musical theatre or television/film; design scenery, costumes, lighting, or sound for the stage or screen; manage teams of artists as a director, stage manager or production manager; or serve as an educator/artist, we will help you develop your talent and realize your dream. USD Theatre offers the following degree programs:  Undergraduate B.F.A.:
    •     Acting Specialization
    •     Musical Theatre Specialization
    •     Design/Technology Specialization
    •     Theatre Specialization
    •     Theatre Minor

Our Theatre season consists of four productions each year. Participation in theatre productions is open to students at all levels and from all disciplines. Our Arena Theatre series provides additional opportunities.