The Department of Theatre and Dance is a world-class educational environment that serves as the ultimate creative incubator for the next generation of artists, thinkers and leaders in
theatre and performance.
10:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
350
Undergraduate Students
75
Graduate Students
6-8
Mainstage Productions per Year
In the News
Janet Planet Director Annie Baker is Teaming with A24 for Her Next Film, Ancient History
IndieWire
Thornton Wilder's The Emporium, Completed by Kirk Lynn, to Receive Off-Broadway Production
Houston Press
Academy of Distinguished Teachers Inducts Theatre Professor Megan Alrutz in 2025 Cohort
Private Lives, Featuring Work by KJ Sanchez and David Arevalo, Praised as "a Whirlwind of Passion and Humor"
Broadway World
Imagine a city bursting with an entrepreneurial spirit, a commitment to personal freedom and a passion for unearthing new discoveries. With a unique and lively arts scene, there's something for everyone when you call Austin home.
Learn More About Our Season
Learn more about the work on stage at Texas Theatre and Dance.
Visit the Department
Information about discounted parking for events, tips for parking on campus and where to find the F. Loren Winship Drama Building.
Study
Our students - a tight-knit group of artists and scholars - have created a vibrant community in the heart of campus. We invite you to visit the Forty Acres and see if we are the right fit for you.
From the founding of the Department of Drama in 1938 to present, the Department of Theatre and Dance has been a hub of creativity and innovation on the 40 Acres.
I love how being a part of UT Theatre and Dance really feels like you are part of big family. The professors are amazing and know how to push you in a positive way to achieve your goals, while preparing you for a successful career in whatever your focus is in--whether that be acting, directing, playwriting, dancing, etc.
- Andrew Rodriguez (B.F.A. 2019)
