The following is a list of selected theatre departments at colleges, universities, and conservatories in the United States offering degrees or certificates. Those that are members of NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre), NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance), and U/RTA (University/Resident Theatre Association) are indicated as such.
Schools are listed alphabetically within each state. Back Stage sent out questionnaires to the schools in order to update its list. We also checked against the NAST and U/RTA directories. If the school did not respond to the questionnaire, we placed an asterisk (*) next to its name, denoting the fact that information is from the 2002 listing. Listings for schools that have advertisements within this section include website, department head, and degrees offered. For more specific information, contact the schools directly.
The National Association of Schools of Theatre, established in 1969, aims to "improve educational practices and maintain high professional standards in theatre education." NAST is located at 11250 Roger Bacon Dr., Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190, phone (703) 437-0700, email: [email protected], website: www.arts-accredit.org.
The University/Resident Theatre Association, also founded in 1969, was established to "work towards the highest standards in theatre production and performance and to help bring resident professional theatre to the university campus and its community." U/RTA is located at 1560 Broadway, Suite 712, New York, NY 10036, phone (212) 221-1130, email: [email protected], website: www.URTA.com.
ALABAMA
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
University of Alabama
One Festival Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-5300
Email: [email protected]
(U/RTA)
Auburn University
Department of Theatre
211 Telfair B. Peet Theatre
Auburn, AL 36849-5422
(334) 844-4748/fax (334) 844-4939
Email: [email protected]
(NAST)
Auburn University, Montgomery
Department of Communication & Dramatic Arts
PO Box 244023
Montgomery, AL 36124-4023
(334) 244-3379/fax (334) 244-3740
Email: [email protected]
Jacksonville State University
Drama Department
700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-5623/fax (256) 782-5706
Email: [email protected]
(NAST)
University of Alabama
Department of Theatre and Dance
Box 870239
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0239
(205) 348-5283/
fax (205) 348-9048
Email: [email protected]
(NAST; U/RTA)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department of Theatre
700 13th St., Bell Bldg. 101
Birmingham, AL 35294-3340
(205) 934-3236/fax (205) 934-8076
University of Montevallo
Communication Arts Department/Theatre Division
6210
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 665-6210
Email: [email protected] or
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