Department of Theatre & Dance
The Department of Theatre & Dance is an inspirational learning incubator for the next generation of performers, scholars, administrators, designers, and technicians in theatre, performance, and dance.
Why KU Theatre?
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Performances
Learn more about upcoming theatre & dance performances and how you can support our students by attending plays and dance concerts.
People
Our world-class faculty and staff are a community of scholar artists, mentors, and professional practitioners.
Alumni
Find out more about how you can support KU Theatre & Dance and connect with our wide network of proud Jayhawk alumni.
Research
Founded in 1986 at the University of Kansas, the journal publishes full-length articles that contribute to the varied conversations in dramatic theory and criticism.
Latest News
Wed, 01/28/2026
KU dance faculty member Shannon Stewart has received a $10,000 unrestricted grant that comes with one of 53 inaugural State of the Art Prizes from the New York-based Creative Capital Foundation. She'll use the funding in part for an April performance to coincide with the opening of a new nature trail within Baldwin Woods, part of KU Field Station.
Tue, 11/11/2025
Dozens of students and faculty members have been rehearsing for the last 12 weeks to perfect six choreographic works featured in the University Dance Company Fall Concert, which will take place Nov. 14-16. Tap, ballet, modern/contemporary and flamenco will be performed.
