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Welcome to the Department of Theatre
The Department of Theatre inspires students to expand their vision of the world and themselves, preparing them for leadership as practitioners, educators and artists. We offer a student-focused, liberal arts education that develops theatre artists, scholars and teachers, emphasizing current best practices and entrepreneurial methods.
Vision & Values
About the Department of Theatre
Coursework in the Department of Theatre is available to all students enrolled at the university, as are the auditions for our productions. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. We see theatre education as a path to a career in the professional and educational theatre industries as well as any profession that requires innovation, creative thinking, strategic collaboration and communication skills. Our vision for the future aligns with our commitment to the following actions and values.
Community & Collective Action
We embrace our institution’s commitment to an open access education and welcome students from across the state and beyond regardless of their prior level of preparation in the theatre field. We serve the rich cultural life of our urban region and facilitate partnership-oriented projects with the Charlotte metro area and its diverse communities. We nurture a community of citizen artists engaged in theatre practices that facilitate community vibrancy through partnerships and collective action.
Collaboration
We embrace a wide range of approaches to the study and practice of theatre. We seek the voices and perspectives of all students, faculty and staff and strive to create an environment that includes room for thoughtful discussion and the active practice of compassion. We engage in collaborative processes while celebrating the individual voice, the synthesis of multiple perspectives and the acknowledgement of all contributions.
Investigation & Discovery
We center the role of creativity in all of our research modalities. We examine the impact of theatre beyond our stages and interrogate how theatre challenges and/or reflects the current state of society. We engage in research that fosters innovative theory and practice. We emphasize a process over product approach to the study and practice of theatre. We create opportunities for students to develop critical thinking and analytical and problem-solving skills and to apply them to theatre-making and theatre studies.
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Recent Theatre News
Caleb Mincey
B.A. in Theatre with concentrations in Directing, Dramaturgy and Dramatic Writing and Performance, Minor in Film Studies
“My favorite thing about the department is how encouraging, supportive, and creatively nurturing the environment is, which makes me excited to do more than act. I was nervous about having to focus on one creative medium in my theatre education. However, I was pleased to find out that all students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone. This allows me to dive deeper into writing, acting, and directing, as well as gives me greater skill-building and sets me up for success in my professional life.”
Taylor McNamara
B.A. in Theater with a concentration in Performance and B.M. in Music with a concentration in Vocal Performance
“My favorite part of the day is walking into Robinson Hall and getting to greet the loveliest people. There are truly countless professors and peers who are genuine and will support you in whatever you choose to pursue, as long as you are willing to take that first step. It really does feel like home.”
Alex Tolar
B.A. in Theatre with concentrations in Performance and Directing, Dramatic Writing, and Dramaturgy
“My favorite thing about the UNC Charlotte’s Theatre Department is how differences and individuality are encouraged. As students, we are encouraged to use our bodies as our instrument to create the best art and not to force ourselves to fit a specific archetype.”