Department of Theatre and Dance
APSU’s Theatre and Dance Department fosters artists, scholars and professionals who positively impact our world. We provide a creative environment in which we educate and prepare students for the professional worlds of Theatre and Dance.
- Students progress through a rigorous training program that incorporates both practice and scholarship.
- We support student’s creative, performance, and scholarly aptitudes through exposure to diverse practical and philosophical approaches to dance and theatre studies.
- We advance critical thought processes by stressing the theoretical, pedagogical, and historical aspects of theatre and dance studies.
- We nurture and inspire excellence in student achievement.
- We cultivate equitable and expansive socially conscious, engaged industry professionals who strive to represent the changes the industry requires.
Admission is via audition and/or portfolio review and interview. Begin the application process now by setting up an audition date.
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APSU theatre student Prichan Murrell lands leading role in NYC showcase of "The Ruminants." Selected based on campus performance, Murrell's trip was funded by APSU. The experience provided valuable connections and inspiration, reinforcing Murrell's passion for theatre and future career aspirations.
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Austin Peay State University's College of Arts and Letters has announced the recipients for the 2023-24 academic year's Distinguished Alumni Awards: Barry Jones, Keith Kauffman, Joseph Miller, Melissa Smith, Alan Mearnes and Patrick Pride.
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Austin Peay State University is gearing up to present "The Ruminants," a world premiere full production in collaboration with Farm Theatre NYC, from Feb. 8-11. Written by Dipti Bramhandkar and directed by Talon Beeson, the play explores the theme of "Protest" and is produced through a unique and innovative process involving students from three universities, including APSU.
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