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Theatre

We believe the best way for students to learn the art of theatre is to study in the studio and then to practice alongside first-rate professionals. This dual mission informs everything that we do.

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Practice alongside Professionals

The Department of Theatre is dedicated to creating rigorous educational programs that are fully integrated with the operations of a professional theatre serving our region. The Department operates The Clarence Brown Theatre (CBT), a LORT D Equity theatre (League of Resident Theatres), and is a member of the University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA). The Department and the CBT are fully integrated in all aspects of mission and function.

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BA Concentrations

The Department of Theatre at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville offers a generalist Bachelor of Art in Theatre as well as Bachelor of Art with Honors concentration and concentrations in Acting and Design and Technology. The program also offers a Theatre minor.

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MFA Concentrations

The Department of Theatre offers concentrations in Acting, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Scenic Design, and Sound and Media Design. MFA candidates undergo 3 years of rigorous training in the classroom, the studio, and in the professional “laboratory” context of the Clarence Brown Theatre, including designing main stage productions and acting in major roles.

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You are more than welcome to come to UT for a visit and have a closer look at all we have to offer. We can set up meetings with faculty, offer a tour of our facilities, or welcome you for an audition. And while you are here, you can enjoy a wonderful evening at one of our shows!

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“The mixing up of young actors and designers with first class professionals is manifestly the only right method of training future theatre artists.”

—Clarence Brown

News

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    UT Theatre Alum Starring in The Cher Show MusicalDecember 19, 2024
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    2024 Alumni and Philanthropy Awards Honor the Volunteer SpiritNovember 11, 2024
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    Workshop / Acting for Motion Capture & Video GamesSeptember 24, 2024

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Department of Theatre

College of Arts and Sciences

206 McClung Tower
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
Phone: 865-974-6011
Email: theatre_dept@utk.edu

 

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