Preparing Tomorrow's Stars Today

Texas State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance offers a diverse range of degrees in the Theatre Arts, allowing our students to find a program suited to their skills and interests.  We are proud of the accomplishments of our faculty, students, and alumni.  Our web pages contain information about our B.A. and B.F.A. programs (including our newly redesigned B.F.A. Musical Theatre program), graduate degrees, opportunities for performance, special events and production photos. 

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Current News

10.28.09   'Batboy: The Musical' brings campy fun to Texas State

9.21.09     Audition Information for BFA Musical Theatre and BFA Acting

9.21.09     Application for Audition for BFA Acting and BFA Musical Theatre

9.21.09     Cost Comparison of Texas State vs. other Theatre programs (both in Texas and Nationally)

Fall 2009 at a glance

Current Productions

September

Mon. Sept. 14: Black & Latino Playwrights' Conference
Sun-Tue. Sept. 20-30:  In The Company of Sinners and Saints
(commissioned by the University's Common Experience program - Alkek Teaching Theatre)

October

Tue.-Sun. Oct. 6-11: Big Love (Main Stage)
Thur.-Fri. Oct. 29-30: Opening Door Dance Theatre (Jowers Studio)
Thur.-Sun. Oct 29-Nov. 1: Terminal (Studio Theatre)

November

Sat. Nov. 7:  BFA Acting and BFA Musical Theatre Auditions
Wed. - Sun. Nov. 11 - 22: Bat Boy: The Musical  (Main Stage)
Thur.-Fri. Nov. 19-20: Choreographers' Showcase (Jowers Studio)
Wed. - Sun. Nov. 25 - 29: Thanksgiving Break

December

Mon. Dec. 7 Last day of classes
Tues. - Tue. Dec. 8 - 16 Final Exams