Welcome to Theatre & Dance!
The Frostburg State University Theatre and Dance department is a vibrant community of people with diverse perspectives and experiences, and we invite you to join us!
As a student, you'll develop your self-expression, intellectual curiosity and emotional intelligence. These life skills will enhance every facet of your life.
As an alum, your role in our community takes on a different dimension. Whether your career path leads to a profession within or outside of theatre or dance, the skills you've learned will help you engage across disciplines and critically investigate the world.
Choose your path
There are several ways you can include theatre and dance into your studies here at FSU. Choose from multiple options:
- Bachelor's Degree
- B.S./B.A. in Theatre
Specialize in:- Acting
- Design and Technology or
- Theatrical Studies
- B.S./B.A. in Theatre
- Minors
- Minor in Dance
- Minor in Musical Theatre
- Minor in Theatre
- Complementary Programs
*These programs are administered outside the Theatre and Dance Department, but are shown here as programs that students frequently explore as complements to their major. Talk with your advisor for more information.
- *B.S. in Art & Design
- *B.S./B.A. in Music – option available in Vocal Performance
- *B.S. in Psychology
- *Liberal Studies Program allows you to create your own degree
- *Minor or Concentration in Creativing Writing
- *Minor in Film Studies
- *Minor in Fine Arts
- *Minor in Jazz Studies
Notable Alumni
When you attend FSU, you'll join several Tony award-winning, screenwriting and Broadway-producing alumni.
Career Opportunities
Theatre and dance graduates enjoy a variety of career opportunities both within and outside of the spotlight, including:
- Arts Manager
- Choreographer
- Director
- Performer
- Designer
- Dance Studio Owner
- Professor
- Playwright
- Instructor
- Screenwriter
Department of Theatre & Dance
Nicole Mattis
Chair, Department of Theatre and Dance