The presentation of productions in the Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance operates as an extension of classroom training allowing our students to apply their learning in practice. As such, the selected material provides our graduate and undergraduate students opportunities to explore a range of genres, styles, and themes that foster educational enrichment, artistic rigor, and collaborative learning.

Our season aspires to encourage our audiences to engage in critical dialogue, reflecting the diverse voices and experiences in our program and in the broader community. Connections between our season and current and/or historical events will likely emerge as performance relates both to the context in which it was originally created and by how it is presented today.

Analyzing connections among ideas and events is a core skill in a liberal arts education and brings value for student artists and student audiences in their future professions. By curating a rich and varied season, we strive to enhance students' artistic development, prepare them for professional success, and foster a dynamic learning environment that demonstrates the value of performance as a forum for public discourse.