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With 180 students working in four theatres, six shops and four labs to produce 8 –10 shows per year, West Virginia University is an exciting and vibrant place to study and practice the art and craft of theatre and dance. You'll benefit from one-to-one mentoring and a challenging and comprehensive curriculum.
Apply to WVU Schedule an Audition Request More InformationWe're excited for you to join our WVU School of Theatre and Dance community, where you'll experience a tight-knit academic environment with the resources of a large university.
As part of the College of Creative Arts and Media, Theatre and Dance students are able to hone their craft while collaborating across disciplines with other students and faculty.
If you're still in the decision phase, complete the Request Information form and our recruitment specialist will work with you to coordinate a visit to campus, connect you with a professor, arrange a class sit-in, and share other opportunities to help you decide if the WVU School of Theatre and Dance is the right fit.
Step One:
All students must complete West Virginia University's application online. Visit apply.wvu.edu for admission standards and application details. Indicate on your WVU application that you are interested in a College of Creative Arts and Media major.
Current WVU students who seek to change their major to the School of Theatre and Dance should contact their current academic advisor to begin the process; you do not need to re-apply to WVU.
Apply OnlineStep Two:
Students interested in Musical Theatre, Dance, Acting, and Theatre Design and Technology must participate in an audition or portfolio review.
2025 Audition/Portfolio Review Dates:
Step Three:
Upon acceptance to the WVU School of Theatre and Dance, an advisor will contact you to register for courses.
Whether you're looking for financial assistance, ways you can be more involved, performance and production procedures or anything else related to your education in the WVU School of Theatre and Dance, we're here for you.
We're excited to welcome you to the School of Theatre and Dance in the West Virginia University College of Creative Arts and Media.
Read More: AdmissionsOnly students enrolled in and pursuing either a major (BA, BFA, MFA, and MDS) or minor within the School of Theatre & Dance are eligible to audition for Main Stage and Falbo Series productions.
Read More: Casting PolicyRooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis if not already reserved in the building schedule.
Read More: Rehearsal Room PolicyQuestions? Contact the WVU School of Theatre and Dance office at theatre@mail.wvu.edu or 304-293-2020.
Learn, rehearse, collaborate and perform in a variety of studios and concert theatres in the Canady Creative Arts Center.
The Clay Concert Theatre is used by the College of Creative Arts as well as WVU's Arts and Entertainment series. As the largest venue in the CCAC, it hosts music concerts, musical theatre performances, dance performances, and of course, graduations.
Read More: Lyell B. Clay Concert TheatreThe Falbo Theatre hosts opera performances, dance concerts and theatre classes. A movable seating bank for 200 allows the space to be customized for each audience.
Read More: Antoinette E. Falbo TheatreThe WVU Dance Studio, located on the top floor of historic Elizabeth Moore Hall on the downtown campus, boasts a 40' x 30' Marley floor and arched windows for plenty of natural light.
1507 University Avenue, Morgantown, WV 26506
Read More: Dance Studio at E. Moore HallThe Davis Theatre creates an immersive experience for actors and audiences in 3 to 4 School of Theatre & Dance productions each year.
Read More: Gladys G. Davis TheatreSets that create atmosphere in School of Theatre & Dance productions are designed and built on-site by our theatre students and faculty.
Read More: Scene ShopThe Vivian Davis Michael Laboratory Theatre is used for alternative style works, as well as traditional smaller pieces.
Read More: Vivian Davis Michael Laboratory Theatre
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