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Theatre and Dance

Tomorrow's Theatre-Makers Start Here

Your approach has always been "a little different." You're one part storyteller, one part creative problem-solver, and one part dreamer. Where others just see an empty stage, you see endless possibilities. Studying theatre at the 91´ÎÔª means learning directly from seasoned on- and off-stage professionals, with organizational affiliations like AEA, USITT, SDC, Routledge, and more. You've got the curiosity and the drive—let us show you just how far your artistry can go.

Theatre at the 91´ÎÔª

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The School of Theatre and Dance offers the following programs for study in theatre:

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Actors

Take center stage and shine
Learn what it means to take the stage as a confident, empowered actor. You'll study musical theatre performance, voice and speech, movement, and the acting pedagogies of Meisner, Adler, Stanislavski, Brecht, Grotowski, and more.
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Designers

Bring dynamic theatre to life
Studying design at 91´ÎÔª means deep engagements in scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, and properties. You'll see your work come to life as part of our annual production season, under the mentorship of our professional faculty.
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Educators

Teach what you love most
Someone lit the spark for you; now you want to pay it forward. That’s so awesome. Receive world-class training in teaching theatre in the classroom, supported by the 91´ÎÔª’s robust College of Education.
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Technicians

Make the magic possible backstage
Learn best practices from professional theatre technicians on staff and faculty. Become a leader in policy, procedure, implementation, and execution, ensuring that people under your care remain safe and design elements stay bold and effective.
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Playwrights & Directors

Vital stories need bold storytellers
Our rotating list of upper division electives regularly offer classes in directing, devising, and other forms of creation. Student playwrights often see their work read (or even produced) by the student theatre group Griz Downstage.