People in the Department of Theatre
The Department of Theatre is a vibrant and multifaceted community of dedicated faculty, accomplished alumni and hard-working students.
Faculty & Staff
Our faculty include an award-winning director whose recent work has been staged at some the nation’s top theatre companies, a circus arts specialist, an internationally regarded Shakespeare scholar and author, and scenic, costume and lighting designers working in professional theatres across Charlotte and the United States.
Alumni Spotlights
Our theatre alumni are shaping the field across disciplines—from Obie Award-winning and nationally recognized playwrights to Emmy Award–winning casting and costume professionals working in Hollywood. Graduates have founded new play initiatives, led arts education programs in public schools, and built successful careers as film, television and stage actors with international credits.
Student Spotlights
Our students earn regional and national recognition, including honors at the American College Theatre Festival. They perform leading roles with professional theatre companies and attend competitive summer training programs across the country. Students gain hands-on experience as performers, stage managers, designers and technicians with professional companies, contribute to commercial and industrial productions, present original research, and collaborate with major cultural institutions throughout the region.