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Department of Theatre and Dance
Degree Programs
Degree Programs
Students electing to major in Theatre and Dance at the University of Wyoming have a choice of several degree programs. Our highly competitive program offers several BFA concentrations, as well as general BA degree options and minors, in both Theatre or Dance.
The department also offers advanced training through practicum courses and senior projects and theses.
Those interested in musical theatre may also audition for the Opera Theatre Workshop or take part in our Musical Theatre Workshop.
Degree Program Overview
Theatre
- Performance,
- Musical Theatre,
- Playwriting, and
Design/Tech (Costuming, Lighting, and Scenic Design)
Dance
- Performance,
- Dance Science and course offerings in
- Vertical Dance
Degree Program Required Courses
- BFA in Theatre (Performance, Musical Theatre, Costuming, Lighting, Scenic design, or Playwriting)
- BFA in Dance (Dance Performance or Dance Science (DNS))
- BA with a major in Theatre
- BA with a major in Dance
- BFA in Theatre/English
- BA "Self -Designed Major" (musical theatre, composition, choreography, etc.)
- Minor In Theatre
- Minor In Dance
A scene from HAMLET

The 2010 production of HAMLET featured alumnus Pete Simpson, Jr., in the title role and his father, Professor Emeritus Peter Koi Simpson, as the Ghost of Hamlet's Father.
Dept. of Theatre & DanceUniversity of Wyoming 1000 E. University Ave.Dept. 3951 Laramie, WY 82071-3951(307)766-2198e-mail: jchapman@uwyo.edu
