Department of Theatre and Dance

College of Arts and Sciences

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7220…feet above sea level, Wyoming’s only four-year theatre and dance training program and home to a community of inspiring and creative faculty, staff, and students.  We offer B.F.A. concentrations in Acting, Dance, or Musical Theatre Performance, Dance Science, Design/Technical Management, and Theatre/English and B.A. degrees in Theatre and Dance, along with minors across disciplines. Our undergraduate-only program features state-of-the-art theatres, studios, shops and classrooms, providing a unique environment for artistic growth and career preparation that reflects best practices.

 

We focus on a well-rounded, forward-thinking training program grounded in curiosity, exploration, innovation, and collaboration. Students are encouraged to take creative risks and engage in interdisciplinary work that supports their diverse futures. We embrace and celebrate all cultures and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment that strengthens the department and our broader communities. As a creative catalyst for the performing arts in Wyoming and beyond, we are proud to offer…Elevated Training leading to Elevated Success.

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Theatre and Dance Programs

B.A. in Theatre and Dance

Explore your passion for performance, design and movement with a flexible degree that allows you to grow as both an artist and a scholar in theatre and dance.

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Train at a professional level in a focused area of study as our B.F.A. has several concentrations.

  • Acting Performance
  • Dance Performance
  • Dance Science
  • Design Tech Management
  • Musical Theatre
  • Theatre/English

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Hone your stage presence, voice and character work with a minor that develops your acting skills through hands-on experience and performance opportunities.

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Build technique, expression and versatility through a dance minor that welcomes all levels and encourages exploration across styles and choreography.

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Love both the creative and technical sides of performance? This minor blends dance and behind-the-scenes production skills, preparing you to support and enhance live performance.

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Combine your love of singing, acting and dancing with a minor in musical theatre. This minor is perfect for students looking to shine in all three areas.

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Dive into the storytelling side of theatre! This minor focuses on script analysis, research and supporting productions as a key member of the creative team.

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Explore how theatre can inspire and educate young people through performance, storytelling and outreach designed specifically for younger audiences.

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Get a taste of the being both on and off the stage! This general theatre minor offers flexibility to study performance, design, history and more alongside any major.

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B.A. in Theatre and Dance

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Faculty & Staff

Home to talented performers and incredible teachers of their craft, our department supplies students with expert mentors who care about student success.

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

Between the Department of Theatre and Dance, College of Arts and Sciences and general UW scholarships, you can find a variety of funding assistance for your schooling at UW!

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Assessment/Learning Outcomes

At the UW and the Department of Theatre and Dance, giving you a quality education is our main goal. View our mission statement, learning outcomes and measurement instruments/techniques!

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Top-Tier Facilities

The Department of Theatre and Dance is housed in the recently renovated Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA), one of the best-equipped performing arts venues in the Rocky Mountain region. The BCPA features three primary performance spaces: the 385-seat Main Stage (proscenium), the flexible 256-seat Thrust Theatre and the 140-seat Studio Theatre (black box). Teaching spaces include multiple dance and acting studios, a design/tech lab and a camera studio. The building also offers extensive backstage support, smart classrooms and public areas like the Main Lobby, theatre lobbies and Encore Café, which serves Starbucks and fresh food.

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Snowy Range Summer Dance Festival

The Snowy Range Summer Dance Festival offers professional-level training and performance opportunities for dancers ages 13 and up through two week-long intensives held at the University of Wyoming each July, culminating in a public showcase.

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Associated Students of the Performing Arts

The Associated Students of the Performing Arts (ASOPA) is a student organization at UW that partners with our department to support student-driven projects, provide additional performance opportunities and foster community and professional growth in the performing arts.

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Auditions

Our department holds auditions several times throughout the school year and the summer. Check out the production season schedule and audition for one (or more) of our theatre and dance productions!

Department of Theatre and Dance News

Contemporary Dance Featured in UW Theatre and Dance Production March 1-3

February 20, 2024

An evening of contemporary dance will feature original works by University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance faculty...

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