The Department of Theatre and Dance provides classroom instruction in all phases of live theatre performance. That instruction is reinforced by students' participation in every area of theatrical production and performance.

    All theatre majors take a twenty-two hour core curriculum in the discipline, and then specialize in Acting, Musical Theatre*, Technology & Design, Performance & Production*, or Theatrical Teaching Certification. Graduates of the program work as teachers, actors, designers, writers, producers, directors, stage managers, and production workers in film, television, and in theatre. Many have gone on to advanced degrees, preparing to teach at the college or university level.

    Texas State's dance program prepares professional performers and choreographers and certifies teachers for the public schools. Students explore several forms of dance and learn to use those forms in educational and community settings. The role of dance as an art form and a means of developing sound aesthetic values are paramount in the program. Graduates work in public schools, private schools, private studios, and professional dance groups.

Special Requirements:
Theatre majors must possess a 2.5 GPA to be eligible for casting in a major production and for admission into the Pre-Professional programs. Students who are admitted to Pre-Professional programs must maintain a 2.5 GPA to remain in the program. Students who fail to do so will be advised into another program.
*Please note that B.F.A. Musical Theatre and B.F.A. Performance & Production The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre degree provides students a broad prospective in the theatre industry. As with all other degree plans in theatre, students will take a 30 hour load in theatre core classes: Beginning Acting (TH 1364), Movement (TH 1354), Stagecraft (TH 1358), Stage Lighting (TH 2338), Costumes (TH 3344, 3346, or 4345), Directing (TH 4364), Dramatic Theory & Analysis (TH 3367), Theatre History I & II (TH 3320 & TH 3321), and Box Office and Run Crew (two sections of TH 2111). At least 12 hours of all degree programs must be advanced credits curriculum have been revised. To see the new degree plans, click here.

Department of Theatre and Dance; Theatre Center, 430 Moon St., San Marcos, TX 78666; Main Office: (512) 245-2147; Box Office: (512) 245-2204
Dance Division: Jowers B178A, Texas State University, San Marcos Texas 78666
Dance Office: (512)245-2949

Universities and colleges offering Dance and Theatre

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