The mission of the Department of Theatre and Dance is to provide pre-professional training in a liberal arts environment for all students within the disciplines of acting, musical theatre, dance, design and technology, directing, stage management, theatrical studies, and theatre education. The department's production season is ethnically and culturally diverse, stylistically varied, technologically enhanced, and guided by the University's Strategic Plan. The department encourages international, national, regional, community and university partnerships that broaden the educational and professional experiences of both our students and our faculty. We offer BFA degrees in Acting, Musical Theatre, and Dance. BA/BS degrees are offered in: Directing, Stage Management, Theatrical Studies, Production, and Theatre Education. Our program features 25-30 prominent guest artists annually, as well as showcases in Chicago and NYC.