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About Us

We offer a four-year general Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre with optional concentrations in Honors, Acting, and Design and Technology, and a three-year Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre with concentrations in Acting, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Scenic Design, and Sound and Media Design.

Mission for MFA Students

Mission for Undergraduate Students

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Mission For MFA Students

The Master of Fine Arts in Theatre shall provide an educational and artistic foundation for a life of work and research in theatre.

MFA in Acting
MFA in Design

“Good theatre is about challenging how we think and encouraging us to fantasize about a world we aspire to.”

—Willem Dafoe

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Mission For Undergraduate Students

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre shall provide:

  • An education firmly rooted in the liberal arts, teaching students to think critically, communicate fully, creatively and effectively; and explore life and literature through the theatrical event.
  • The development of collaborative and practical skills in problem-solving that are a foundation for a variety of career paths.
  • An appropriate preparation for those students wishing to pursue professional graduate training in theatre.
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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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