Theatre B.F.A.

The Department of Theatre, housed in the Marshall Performing Arts Center, has three objectives: to teach, produce, and sponsor theatre. The department provides academic and professional training in the arts of the theatre: acting, singing, directing, playwriting, critical evaluation, dance, scenic design, lighting design, sound, costume design, properties, stage management, theatre history and theory, and theatre management, as well as a broad liberal arts study.

The co-curricular producing arm of the department, UMD Theatre, provides practical experience for University students while enhancing the cultural life of the University and the communities it serves. Auditions for all theatre productions are open to any student currently enrolled at UMD. Productions range from classical to contemporary, comedy to tragedy, and musical theatre to experimental. Modern, jazz, tap, and classical dance are offered in academics, as well as in the production season.

The department sponsors performances and residencies by a variety of theatre artists. Recent visitors have included world-class performing artists, directors, choreographers, designers, and dance companies.

Department Honors Requirements: Honors are awarded to graduating theatre majors for exceptional achievement. Candidates, nominated by the Department of Theatre faculty, receive honors for distinguished contribution in acting, musical theatre, design and technology, stage management, general theatre involvement, and leadership.