In the Department of Theatre Arts, we pursue the study of theatre’s history and literature as cultural formations that can inform or reform artistic practice as cultural intervention. We maintain an active commitment to investigating how such formations and interventions can illuminate potential pathways to personal growth.
Twelfth Night, 2023
Research Across Disciplines
The field of theatre arts is interdisciplinary by nature, and our students and faculty members often work across multiple disciplines. Looking for a theatre arts faculty mentor or expert? Discover the areas of interest in which our faculty are conducting research or engaging in creative work.
Personal Game, 2021
Explore Our Research and Creative Work
Read the latest published works from the Department of Theatre Arts.
"I am fortunate that the skills I learned in the Theatre Arts department apply equally to my dual roles in life: working actor and financial professional. I learned to listen, observe, think critically and with imagination, and to give active voice to my thoughts. Whether performing a play on a stage or conveying information in a business meeting, these skills make all the difference. I learned advanced writing and communication techniques and heightened my sense of empathy that guides me every day."
—Jeremy Southard '93, business execution consultant, Wells Fargo
