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220 Hullihen Hall
Newark, DE 19716, USA
University of Delaware
302-831-2201
theatredance@udel.edu
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Cast, crew and artistic team of the extraordinary 2016 production of To Kill A Mockingbird.

Undergraduate Programs

The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a Theatre Studies major and an array of minors designed to inspire student's exploration of theatre and dance as well as deepen their appreciation for the performing arts. From performance, to production and the traditional stage, to the healthcare field, the Department of Theatre and Dance has a program for every theatrical interest.​

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Our undergraduate majors

UD students Diane Counts, Amanda Herpel, Charlotte Kalilec, Esha Shah and Jenny Ziegler performed as the chorus in the spring 2023 REP production of the Euripides’ Greek tragedy “Medea.”

Theatre Studies (BA)

The University of Delaware offers a bachelor of arts (BA) in theatre studies, providing students with a comprehensive education in the theatrical arts. This program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, preparing graduates for diverse careers in theatre and related fields.

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Dance (BA)

Discover your voice through movement in the University of Delaware’s Bachelor of Arts in Dance—Delaware’s only dance degree program. This dynamic and rigorous program offers an immersive experience in technical dance training, choreography, and dance studies, grounded in both fine and liberal arts.

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Our undergraduate minors

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Dance Minor

A minor in dance is available for students who have an interest in dance and want a concentration of study in this area to complement their education and career goals.

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Healthcare Theatre Minor

Healthcare Theatre is a unique interdisciplinary education program at the University of Delaware that helps healthcare professionals develop communication skills through interactive scenarios presented by theatre students.

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Musical Theatre Minor

​​Musical Theatre is a common part of our cultural experience. By completing this minor, students gain insight into the interdependent nature of the musical theatre artform. 

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Theatre Performance Minor

The theatre performance minor is designed for those students who are interested in learning about the performance areas of the theatre – acting, voice, speech, movement, and other related subjects – and who desire the opportunity to explore these areas through the prescribed coursework of a minor. ​

 

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Theatre Production Minor

The Theatre Production minor is designed for those students who are interested in learning about the production areas of the theatre – scenery, lighting, properties, sound, costuming and stage management – and who desire the opportunity to explore these areas through the prescribed coursework.

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Theatre Studies

Theatre Studies Minor

The Theatre Production Minor is designed for those students who are interested in a variety of areas of the theatre – performance, production, history, directing, and other related subjects – and who desire the opportunity to explore these areas through the prescribed coursework.

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Student Success Center

​The Student Success Center team helps students navigate their academic journeys throughout their time at UD.

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Students may meet with a writing tutor or oral communication consultant in person or online.

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