Department of Theatre and Dance

Cassidy Browning

"I love that my professors are scholars, activists, performers, poets, dancers, writers, community members, administrators, dramaturgs, playwrights, choreographers, critics, and, above all, dedicated mentors. I love that we bring our whole selves into the classroom, not leaving anything behind to enter and carrying it all with us as we navigate the campus and life in Austin. I love that my colleagues in the program are as inspiring, challenging, and supportive as the faculty. Overall, it seems that I just love the people in the Department of Theatre & Dance! And, indeed, I believe that the people are what will make me a better scholar, practitioner, pedagogue, and activist."

–Cassidy C Browning, Ph.D. Candidate, Performance as Public Practice

Jelisa Robinson

"I remember when I went to the orientation program for Theatre and Dance student. It was exciting, because the speaker referred to us as “artists.” I had always thought that I was an artist, but it isn't until I walked through the Winship building, and took a few classes that I felt like a true artist. Being a Theater student, you use creativity to impact your community!"

–Jelisa Robinson, B.A. in Theatre and Dance

Tim Stafford

"I love the initiative of the students in T&D. You are allowed and expected to craft your own experience. The dynamic faculty offers students an invaluable resource into the professional world. Additionally, the M.F.A. graduate programs attract individuals who have already proven themselves as working theater practitioners. This assemblage helps undergraduates like myself shape our voice as emerging artists. If you've got the moxie to fuel the hankering, the department is really there to help."

–Tim Stafford, B.A. in Theatre and Dance