School of Theatre Arts and Dance
Named a Colorado Program of Excellence by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, the School of Theatre Arts and Dance provides pre-professional training for students who plan to pursue careers in professional theatre, or as teachers of theatre arts. The School actively cultivates an appreciation and understanding of theatre through an anti-racist lens and is working with Broadway for Racial Justice to ensure that theatre is a vehicle for the enrichment of life studied and viewed via the full spectrum of American society and culture.
As a student at UNC, you will not only be exposed to rigorous academics in the classroom but also enjoy a wide variety of performance opportunities, get to work along side nationally recognized guest artists, and have the opportunity to explore every facet of the theatrical arts. Combine all of these strengths with our close proximity to Denver and the recreational opportunities afforded by the Rocky Mountains and you truly have something special. The UNC School of Theatre Arts and Dance is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).
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Choose from a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees with concerntrations in acting, musical theatre, design and technology, theatre education, and theatre arts! Most theatre degrees require additional application steps and in most cases, an audition.
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Areas of Study
The School of Theatre Arts and Dance offers majors in Acting, Musical Theatre, Design and Technology, Theatre Education, and Theatre Studies, as well as minors in Dance and Theatre Arts. Our programs include rigorous training and performance opportunities to combine professional classroom instruction with firsthand theatre experience.
Acting
The Acting program at UNC is a rigorous, pre-professional training program designed to prepare talented young actors for careers in theatre, film, and television.
Dance
You will study dance technique in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and ballroom dance through a blend in the study of scientific and artistic movement principles.
Design and Technology
Best of practical application and applied theory, giving each student the ability to build an education tailored to personal aspirations.
Musical Theatre
Providing promising young performers intense structured voice, acting, and dance training for the professional stage.
Theatre Education
Classes in all areas of theatre (acting, speech, movement, history, playscript analysis, and more), as well as complete coursework in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences.
Theatre Studies
Our Theatre Studies alumni go on to have exciting careers in directing, producing, playwrighting, teaching, performance, theatre administration, and much more.
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Mainstage Season
Our Theatre & Dance season pulls together an exciting array of plays, musicals, and dance concerts to keep you on the edge of your seat. These high-level theatrical performances have become a staple of the northern Colorado cultural scene.
Working
Oct 3-5, Oct 10-12 | 7:30pm
Oct 6 & Oct 13 | 2pm
Musical in Norton Theatre
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Oct 31–Nov 2 | 7:30pm
Nov 3 | 2pm
Drama in Langworthy Theatre
Groove: 2024 Dance Concert
Nov 21-23 | 7:30pm
Nov 24 | 2pm
Dance Concert in Langworthy Theatre
That Day in Tucson
Feb 6-8, Feb 13-15 | 7:30pm
Feb 9 & 16 | 2pm
Drama in Norton Theatre
42nd Street
Mar 6-8 | 7:30pm
Mar 9 | 2pm
Musical in Langworthy Theatre
Theatre for Young Audiences (TBD)
April 2025
Norton Theatre
Free for children under 10
Getting Near to Baby
Apr 24-26 | 7:30pm
Apr 27 | 2pm
Comedy in Langworthy Theatre
