The Department of Speech, Theatre and Dance enables students to explore their talents and creativity within a framework of professional discipline and development. Classes and practical stage experiences are designed to nurture students' creative expression, enhance verbal and physical communication, and teach performance skills.
The University's location in the heart of Tampa can help students discover new cultural experiences and internship opportunities. The downtown campus is within walking distance of the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, a major venue that draws famous fine arts performers and touring companies from across the country and around the world. Also nearby is the Tampa Museum of Art, which frequently hosts performances in conjunction with its exhibitions.
Programs
Majors:
Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) - Provides balanced training and experience in the three performance areas associated with musical theatre: music, theatre and dance. Students develop performance skills and repertoire, while participating in musical theatre productions, vocal emsembles and cabaret performances. The program includes in-residence workshops with established music theatre artists and internship opportunities with a local theme park, theatre company or other venue. Admission to this program requires an audition.
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Consists of intensive training and development of performance skills through study in voice, body and movement for the stage, a variety of actor training techniques, and coursework in audition and career preparation. Students develop performance skills and repertoire, study theatre history, theory and criticism, and participate in main-stage and studio productions. Admission to this program requires an audition.
Minors:
Minor in Speech, Theatre - Designed for students to explore and strengthen skills in both theatre and public speaking.
Minor in Dance, Theatre - Provides well-balanced, versatile training and opportunities for improving teaching, performing and choreography skills.
Minor in Applied Dance - Offers a basic introduction and helps prepare students to teach dance at the elementary and secondary school level as well as adults and diverse populations.