"All the world's a stage"
— William Shakespeare
You are a collaborator. You dream of standing in the spotlight or working behind the scenes to make the show happen. Learn about the latest techniques and hone your skills in courses like script analysis, stage make-up, directing, and stage management. Through class instruction, private coaching, mentoring, and performance, the Department of Theatre and Dance helps to develop students’ skills in order to succeed after graduation. The department advocates both theoretical and creative exploration to achieve an understanding of the social, political, historical, and technological aspects of theatre or dance. Winthrop theatre graduates are prepared to pursue careers with resident theatre companies, national touring groups, theme parks, local arts councils, and schools. Theatre alumni also pursue graduate degrees at prestigious institutions throughout the U.S.
The department presents five main stage productions (three in theatre, two in dance), two student choreography showcases, and many studio dance/theatre productions and other informal performances each year!
Come see us at the Southeastern Theatre Conference in Lexington, KY
March 3-6, 2027
The mission of the theatre program is to foster individual students' aesthetic, intellectual, and creative development within the context of a liberal arts education as they pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a concentration in Musical Theatre
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Theatre Design/ Tech
Theatre Design/ Tech
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a concentration in Theatre Design/ Tech
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Theatre Education
Theatre Education
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a concentration in Theatre Education (K-12 Certification)
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Theatre Performance
Theatre Performance
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a concentration in Theatre Performance
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Meet the people who are shaping the next generation of performers.
Daniel Gordon, Chair
The Department of Theatre & Dance
Office: 115 Johnson Hall
Phone: 803/323-2287
E-mail: theatredance@winthrop.edu
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