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From the choral performances of ancient Greece to the postmodern dramas of the contemporary stage, people throughout history have used theater and dance to make statements about culture and society. At UC Davis, the program in dramatic art has a special focus on participation, encouraging all students to become familiar with the myriad roles involved in preparing and delivering theatrical productions on the stage. You'll learn the essential techniques of acting, directing, stagecraft or dance as you develop communications skills that will prepare you to succeed in a variety of careers.
Real World
A degree in theater and dance prepares students for a number of career opportunities. Some students are able to move directly into the demanding and competitive world of professional performing arts. Currently, UC Davis alumni are stage managing Broadway plays, acting in Hollywood films, and performing voice-overs for animated movies and TV shows. Other graduates go on to earn MFAs or other advanced degrees and teach performing arts at every educational level.
Major Requirements
As a theatre and dance major, you will learn by doing and assume major responsibilities in departmental productions. You will work in three of the four areas: acting/dance, design, studio (including scenebuilding, costume, lighting, painting, props and sound), and directing/ playwriting/ stage management. You'll also study the history of dramatic art and its role in different cultural contexts.
Major Adviser
Name: Socorro Figueroa
Contact: svfigueroa@ucdavis.edu, (530) 752-0888
A Student Perspective
The Granada program brings students into contact with internationally acclaimed theatre and dance artists and provides priceless hands-on experience. Best of all, the community in the theatre program favors collaboration over competition. The students and faculty will become your best friends and your second family.
~ Tom Burmester, senior
A Faculty Perspective
The Department of Theatre and Dance offers unique opportunities for students to be involved in professional-level artistic productions. The student actor, director or designer may work in a close mentor relationship with some of the best people in the professional world of theater and dance. Outside of campus opportunities, we enjoy an internship program with the Sacramento Theater Company, which allows students to act, direct, and design in a professional theater.
~ Sue-Ellen Case, faculty adviser
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