Department of Theatre and Dance
College of Arts and Sciences
WE ARE...
At 7,220 feet above sea level, we’re Wyoming’s only four-year theatre and dance program—a
vibrant community of creative faculty, staff, and students. We offer B.F.A. degrees in Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre Performance, Dance Science, and Design,
Production and Management, as well as B.A. degrees in Theatre and Dance and minors across disciplines.
Our undergraduate-only program provides state-of-the-art theatres, studios, and shops that foster artistic growth
and professional preparation. Rooted in curiosity, exploration, and collaboration,
our training encourages creative risk-taking and interdisciplinary work in an inclusive environment that celebrates all backgrounds. As a catalyst for the
performing arts in Wyoming and beyond, we’re proud to offer Elevated Training for Elevated Success.
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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.
Meet Our PeopleScholarships & 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!
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!
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.
Get Involved
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.
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
El Sueño Dance Company to Perform at UW Sept. 19
September 15, 2025
The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance will present a studio dance concert by Seattle-based company El Sue...
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