About Us
Welcome to the School of Theatre Arts!
The mission of the School of Theatre Arts at the University of Arizona is to provide professional training and education leading to careers in acting, musical theatre, theatre design and technology, theatre education and outreach, and theatre history and dramaturgy. In today's world, that includes film, television, themed entertainment and a wide range of associated career opportunities. We offer comprehensive degree programs that lead to bachelors and masters degrees in Acting, Musical Theatre, Design, Production Technology, Dramaturgy, Theatre Studies, and Teacher Certification.
Our numerous production programs provide professional performance opportunities for students studying in the School of Theatre:
The Arizona Repertory Theatre (ART) is the centerpiece of the School's production program, with an eclectic season consisting of six fully mounted productions, including two musicals.
The Studios Series including staged readings, workshops, and fully produced productions, directed and designed by School of Theatre Arts Students
Encore and Debut - The Touring Musical Theatre Ensembles
Education Theatre Company (etc...) - Producing work for young audiences
Stories On Stage - Producing Children's Literature as live theatre for elementary school age children
One-Act Play Festival - Student directed, designed, and performed productions
About the School of Theatre Arts
The School of Theatre Arts has been a free-standing theatre program since the mid-thirties, one of the oldest in the nation. Since its beginning the school's thrust has been a highly active production program. Today the school provides intensive production and academic training for students preparing for careers in the theatre.
The School's faculty guides and evaluates the work and progress of students through a blend of academic and practical experiences in which theory is applied through performance. Faculty members mentor, advise and evaluate students throughout their training and academic careers.
The School of Theatre Arts is a member of the University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA), which serves to integrate the academic and professional theatres across the nation, and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).
