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.
Why KU Theatre?
Learn more about studying theatre as an undergraduate or graduate student at KU.
Study Theatre at KU
KU Theatre & Dance is the place you go to be a scholarly artist, to explore the performing arts industry, to experiment in interdisciplinary work, and to uncover your true passion(s) in the arts and beyond.
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Performances
Learn more about upcoming theatre & dance performances and how you can support our students by attending plays and dance concerts.
People
Our world-class faculty and staff are a community of scholar artists, mentors, and professional practitioners.
Alumni
Find out more about how you can support KU Theatre & Dance and connect with our wide network of proud Jayhawk alumni.
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.
Latest News
The University Theatre’s season finale opens with a big, inviting party. That’s one reason why Act 1 of Cabaret is so adored and a reason the musical’s ending hits so hard, said Markus Potter, director and assistant professor in the Department of Theatre & Dance.
KU Theatre & Dance earned awards and recognition from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region V. Almost all of the outstanding work was part of actualized productions of KU’s University Theatre.
