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.
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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
Tue, 04/07/2026
Outstanding work in theatre design, dramaturgy, directing and acting earned KU professors and students honors at the American College Theatre Festival regionals.
Wed, 04/01/2026
Three KU faculty choreographers and Kansas City's Sam McReynolds, a guest artist who was in residency at KU this spring, present work in modern/contemporary, jazz, hip-hop and disco styles for the University Dance Company Spring Concert. A work by Jayhawk Tap Company will also be featured.
