Department of Theatre Arts

Your creative journey awaits.

If you have a passion for theatre, UND's Theatre Arts program is for you. From lighting and costume design to acting and musical theatre, you'll explore every area of theatre production and prepare for a career on — or behind — the stage. Theatre majors have also gone on to careers in social media, events coordination, marketing, and so much more!

The Department of Theatre Arts provides a rigorous course of study that cultivates the highest degree of artistry, innovative teaching, professionalism, and critical inquiry. The department seeks to inspire its students and the local community through education, performance, and scholarship. The University of North Dakota is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

Theatre Degree Programs

UND Students in Theatre Arts Musical Production

Musical Theatre (B.F.A.)

The B.F.A. in Musical Theatre requires an audition and provides a defined curriculum. This program includes a voice lesson component, with students focusing on singing, dancing, and acting. Students wishing to pursue on stage performance generally select the B.F.A. program.

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Theatre Arts (B.A.)

The B.A. in Theatre does not require an audition component and allows the student to choose a curriculum track from Acting, Design and Tech, or Generalist. B.A. students are not required to audition for every production throughout the year.

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Theatre Minors

Theatre Arts Minor

Unlock your creative abilities and discover your talents while learning skills that enhance your chosen major. This minor pairs well with Education, English, and Communication majors. But any major will be enhanced by the skills you learn.

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Dance Minor

Our dance minor offers classes in Dance Fundamentals, Tap, Musical Theatre Styles, and Special Topics, as well as the opportunity to engage in a Choreography Practicum experience geared toward the individual student's area of interest. No matter your major, if you love to dance this is a great minor to add - especially for kinesiology and physical therapy!

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Upcoming Theatre Performances

News

UND Theatre Arts presents ‘Love/Sick’ on Oct. 2-6

First UND Theatre Arts performance of 2024-25 season features nine short plays

9/26/2024

4:08PM

Campus renewal, Part 1: What’s under construction on campus?

‘LEARNING’ strategic priority: ‘Enhance physical and virtual learning spaces,’ with goal of improving education

9/5/2024

4:10PM

UND Theatre presents ‘Marcus is Walking’ on April 16-20

Final show of UND Theatre season explores emotional landscape of life on the road

4/11/2024

4:32PM

UND Theatre presents ‘All in the Timing’ on Feb. 20-24

Three students to debut as directors for multi-play comedy

2/15/2024

4:12PM

UND Theatre presents ‘First Date’ Nov. 9-11, 16-18

UND’s 2023-24 theatrical run continues with a musical romantic comedy

11/2/2023

4:41PM

Our Mission

The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of North Dakota is committed to cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and cultural exploration through the transformative power of the performing arts. Our mission is student centered, teaching academic excellence, innovative technique, and creative expression. We foster a professional environment that serves our university and community by providing production experience that is diverse, inclusive, and grounded in collaboration.