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Department of Theatre and Dance

Productions and Tickets

About the Department

Read the department's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Plan

The mission of the Department of Theatre at Columbus State University is to educate students in the collaborative art of theatre by preparing them for professional employment, careers in theatre education, and graduate study. The course of study teaches the craft and artistry of acting, directing, design, technical, and educational theatre. The professional and energetic faculty encourages students to experiment, explore, and discover in a supportive yet challenging environment. CSU productions serve as a laboratory where students practice classroom theories, test analytical skills, and undertake cooperative endeavors while promoting the creative act of theatre. Theatrical seasons are selected to provide the student with the opportunity to experience plays from a range of periods and genres presented in a variety of production styles for both adult and young audiences. The CSU Department of Theatre seeks to enhance the quality of life for the university and metropolitan communities by sharing our student’s growth and development through our eclectic theatrical productions.

Admission into ALL Theatre Degrees requires an audition/interview, which are held on selected dates during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. More information about the Audition Process.

 

Create Your Future

The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a number of degrees and minors. Explore your options here.

Department Degree Programs
Program Type Programs Available
Bachelor's Theatre (B.A.), Theatre - Design & Technology (B.F.A.), Theatre - Education (B.S.Ed.), Theatre - Performance (B.F.A.)
Master's Theatre - Education (M.Ed.)
Minors Dance, Theatre Arts
Undergraduate Certificates Musical Theatre Performance

Explore All Degrees

Columbus State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).

Our Students in Action

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Learn From the Best

The professional and energetic faculty encourages students to experiment, explore, and discover in a supportive yet challenging environment. CSU productions serve as a laboratory where students practice classroom theories, test analytical skills, and undertake cooperative endeavors while promoting the creative act of theatre.

 

Dr. Larry Dooley
Professor and Chair

 

Molly Claassen
Associate Professor

 

Christopher Dills
Faculty Lecturer and TD

 
 

Steven Graver
Professor

 
 

Marcus Johnson
Assistant Professor

 

David McCray
Part-Time Box Office Manager

 

Larry McDonald
Associate Professor

 

Tim McGraw
Professor

 

Amy Mutarelli
Director of Dance/Associate Professor of Dance

 

Beth Reeves
Part Time Limited Term Faculty

 

David Turner
Associate Professor

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We Can Help

Columbus State University offers students a number of scholarships each year. Learn more about available scholarships.

 

Give Your Support

Riverside Theatre Society

Riverside Theatre Society consists of an incredible group of theatre advocates who provide financial support for student scholarships, faculty development, production support, and departmental activities. Our Department of Theatre and Dance, now with an enrollment of over 200, is one of the fastest growing departments in the University System of Georgia. The challenges of educational expansion and artistic enhancement increase our need for support from alumni, individuals, and foundations.

CSU Theatre alumni are working around the globe to enrich a multitude of communities through the arts. An investment in the CSU Department of Theatre and Dance is an investment in people who reach places far beyond our Columbus home. Please consider joining us in lifting up our theatre students, the artists, educators, and leaders of our future.

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Take a Seat

The campaign to provide funding for the Schwob School of Music and the Department of Theatre and Dance in support of student scholarships, graduate assistantships, visiting artist performances, visiting artist master classes and lectures, and other unanticipated opportunities that arise.

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