Freeing the Power of the Individual
Department of Speech Communication

About the Department

The Department of Theatre and Dance seeks to provide the best possible education in theatre and dance for our students, preparing them for careers in the professional and educational arenas. We emphasize the power of the imagination, passion, discipline and collaboration in the creation of art. We seek to provide the best possible, and most creative, work environment for our students, faculty and staff, while offering the strongest possible support for the specific missions of the Theatre and Dance programs.

The Department of Theatre and Dance is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre and the National Association of Schools of Dance. All Theatre and Dance program requirements are in accordance with the published regulations of these organizations.

Department of Theatre and Dance
http://www.usm.edu/theatre

Theatre and Dance Building, Room 201
601.266.4994 (Theatre) • theatre@usm.edu
601.266.4161 (Dance) • dance@usm.edu