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Welcome to the department of Theatre + Dance

Admission

How to apply for the undergraduate and graduate programs in Theatre and Dance

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Academic Programs

Learn more about what the BA, MFA and PhD academic programs offer in training and opportunity

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Performances

20+21 Performance Season of Undergraduate and Graduate Shows

Training the next generation of artists and scholars

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Theatre + Dance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion statement

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The Vault

Theatre + Dance documents and resources

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Graduate Applications are OPEN - apply now for fall 2022!

Consistently ranked among the top graduate Theatre training programs in the country, UC San Diego's Department of Theatre and Dance offers Master of Fine Arts degrees in Acting, Dance, Directing, Design (Costume, Lighting, Scenic, Sound), Stage Management, and Playwriting, and a PhD in Theatre and Drama offered in conjunction with UC Irvine.

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Department News and Events

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September 23

Audition for Theatre + Dance Fall Performances

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September 10

Dr. Jade Power-Sotomayor wins 2021 Gertrude Lippincott Award for best

September 3-5

Many Theatre + Dance community members participate in San Diego Rep's Latinx New Play Festival

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