About UW’s Theatre Program
The theatre minor is a well-rounded program that offers foundational courses in acting,
stagecraft, lighting, scene design and costume design.
Outside of the classroom, our students build their portfolios by working on UW productions,
including main-stage shows, experimental theatre presentations and an annual one-act
festival. Many students pursue internships in the entertainment industry and receive
professional mentorship from our award-winning faculty. The coursework and hands-on experiences prepare theatre minors to confidently pursue
creative roles both on and off the stage.
This minor is reserved for those pursuing an undergraduate degree at the University of Wyoming.
Theatre minors have access to UW’s exceptional facilities, including:
- Performance Spaces: UW’s venues include a 387-seat proscenium theatre, a 140-seat experimental black box theatre and a 250-seat thrust-style theatre, providing diverse venues for both large-scale productions and intimate performances.
- Specialized Studios and Labs: Two modern dance studios, a fully equipped acting-for-the-camera studio and dedicated spaces for scenic and costume construction allow students to gain practical, industry-relevant experience.
- Enhanced Support Facilities: Renovated classrooms, common spaces, dressing rooms, makeup areas and locker rooms contribute to a professional training environment.
Learn more about the facility that houses the above theatres and resources - the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts!
What can you do with a theatre minor?
A theatre minor is a great way to boost your creativity, confidence and expertise in any industry. Graduates have pursued careers as performers and arts administrators—but theatre skills can be used across a variety of fields. The skills you’ll learn in theatre are applicable not only to jobs on and off stage but also in teaching, marketing and other roles that involve collaboration and public speaking.
- Performer
- Drama teacher
- Stage manager
- Lighting designer
- Sound designer
- Set designer
- Musician
- Dancer
UW theatre and dance alumni have attended the following graduate schools:
- Yale University
- Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Dance
- California Institute of the Arts
- Sarah Lawrence College
- Columbia University School of Physical Therapy
- University of Michigan
All students in the theatre and dance department are encouraged to take part in UW’s productions. Whether you’re interested in performing, directing, playwriting or designing—there’s space for you to get involved!
Yes! Students don’t only take acting courses, they learn the foundations of theatre history, lighting, costume design, set design and stagecraft. This breadth of curriculum allows students to pursue a variety of creative fields after graduation.
Yes! Our faculty members are recognized for their professional excellence and connections to the entertainment industry. They work hard to guide students on their artistic journeys and help them develop professionally. Outside of faculty mentorship and classroom learning, students gain real-world experience through working on productions and collaborating with the Associated Students of the Performing Arts (ASOPA) organization.
