A Raisin in the Sun, 2018. Photo by Anna Robinson

Welcome to the Department of Theatre + Dance

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

The Jefferson Middle School Monthly by Mara Nelson-Greenberg, 2019. Photo by Jim Carmody

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

Alumni News

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Wagner New Play Festival

April 26 - May 18

The Wagner New Play Festival will return to UC San Diego showcasing five new plays written by MFA playwrights in UCSD’s Department of Theatre and Dance

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Connection Jam

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6-8PM

starting back this Fall 10/11/23

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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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In the News

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Apr. 12

2024 Wagner New Play Festival World Premieres Five Works

Feb. 12

Congratulations to Professor Mysia Anderson on her acting debut with Miami’s M Ensemble in 'The Girls of Summer'

Jan. 14

UCSD makes Playbill's "Big 10: Where the Broadway Creative Teams of the 2022–23 Season Went to College"

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