The mission of the Department of Theatre and Dance is to provide pre-professional training in a liberal arts environment for all students within the disciplines of acting, musical theatre, dance, design and technology, directing, stage management, theatrical studies, and theatre education. The department's production season is ethnically and culturally diverse, stylistically varied, technologically enhanced, and guided by the University's Strategic Plan. The department encourages international, national, regional, community and university partnerships that broaden the educational and professional experiences of both our students and our faculty.
Theatre Mission and Objectives
The mission of the theatre unit of Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is to provide quality undergraduate education and training in theatre within a traditional humanistic liberal arts environment.
Dance Mission and Objectives
The dance major in Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance concentrates on a broad coverage of the performance field with advanced course work in ballet, folk dance, jazz, modern dance, tap, and musical theatre dance styles.
Accreditation
National Association of Schools of Theatre
National Association of Schools of Dance
Related Links
Production Handbook (PDF)
Ball State Strategic Plan
Giving to Ball State
Ball State Facts
Directions to our Theatres