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Department of Theatre
Set Yourself Apart
We offer the only bachelor of fine arts program in the state.
Master Your Craft
Training at USD embraces a variety of teaching approaches.
Balance and Opportunity
USD musical theatre students develop skills from multiple opportunities to study their craft.
Broad Spectrum
The theatre specialization prepares you for a broad knowledge of theatrical production.
Find Your Niche
Training designers and technicians to solve unique production challenges.
Excelling as the premier professional theatre training program built upon a liberal arts foundation.
Our program offers the only bachelor of fine arts in the state and is dedicated to taking talented individuals and helping them realize their artistic dreams. We prepare students for professions in acting, musical theatre, design technology and many more. Students will be equipped with the talent and tools necessary for immediate professional work, graduate studies or instruction.
Theatre Programs
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VERMILLION, S.D. – The South Dakota Shakespeare Festival (SDSF) is proud to present “South Dakota Shakespeare Festival, at a Distance!” June 8-14. This year’s festival will be a socially-distanced, week-long celebration of all things Shakespeare.
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Congratulations to Ebrin Stanley '17, who will take the stage in Chicago playing the roles of Hercules Mulligan/James Madison in "Hamilton: An American Musical."
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As the current artist in residence, Mahowald has been sharing his expertise with USD theatre students since 2015.