Theatre and Dance

Thrive in your career in the arts

Receive extensive professional training along with a solid academic foundation.
Gain experience through our main-stage, community and regional theatre productions.
Earn professional credits through our Equity Membership Candidate Program.
Benefit from the professional connections cultivated by our faculty and alumni network.

Accreditation

Missouri State's department of theatre and dance is one of fewer than 200 programs to have attained accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Theatre. This accreditation is a sign of excellence in both performance and instruction.

The musical theatre program holds an additional accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Music.

Areas of study

Acting

Receive top-notch training for stage and camera in our pre-professional BFA Acting Program

Dance

Choose from two undergraduate degrees and a minor in dance

Design/Technology

Develop your professional skills in theatrical design, technology and stage management

Education

Reach your goals with either a bachelor's or master's degree in theatre education

Musical Theatre

Join a pre-Broadway program that combines training in music, acting and dance

Theatre

Study comprehensive curriculum that explores innovation and new thinking in the theatre world

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Knowledge based on experience — Missouri State’s approach to learning sets you up for success with insight from expert faculty, personalized advising and diverse learning opportunities.