Department of Theatre & Dance
The Department of Theatre & Dance is an inspirational learning incubator for the next generation of performers, scholars, administrators, designers, and technicians in theatre, performance, and dance.
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Our world-class faculty and staff are a community of scholar artists, mentors, and professional practitioners.
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Research
Founded in 1986 at the University of Kansas, the journal publishes full-length articles that contribute to the varied conversations in dramatic theory and criticism.
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Tue, 11/11/2025
Dozens of students and faculty members have been rehearsing for the last 12 weeks to perfect six choreographic works featured in the University Dance Company Fall Concert, which will take place Nov. 14-16. Tap, ballet, modern/contemporary and flamenco will be performed.
Thu, 10/09/2025
The University of Kansas’ William Inge Memorial Theatre will be transformed into a space for nervous, sweaty and sometimes ornery junior high spelling bee contestants in the University Theatre’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The production runs Oct. 24 to Nov. 2.
