TWU Theatre Brochure

Excellence in Theatre
The TWU Theatre program has been gaining
regional, national and international attention.
Audiences and reviewers alike have welcomed
TWU students’ work at home and abroad.
TWU Theatre
• Presented the world premier of the play
“The Night Witches” by TWU professor
Steven Young in Denton and then at the
Brighton Fringe Theatre Festival in England
• Created and performed the original
children’s theatre play “The Panther’s
Scream and other Texas Tall Tales” at TWU
and then at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
in Scotland
• Created and presented the original work
“The Long March” in conjunction with the
Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin, Ireland,
which was performed off-Broadway at the
Greenwich Street Theatre in New York City
and in Dublin
• Presented site-specific plays based on
Kafka works in Prague, the Czech Republic
• Created and presented the original work
“The Half Moon Couple” at the historic
Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin, Ireland
• Performed “Alice in Wonderland” with
47 puppets and original music at the
Bedlam Theatre in Scotland as part of the
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Financial Assistance
TWU offers more than $15 million
in scholarships annually, including
scholarships exclusively for new first-year
and new transfer students. Students should
apply directly to the Office of Financial Aid
at twu.edu/finaid.
Admission
For information about admission to TWU,
contact:
Office of Admissions
Texas Woman’s University
Admissions Building Room 105
P.O. Box 425589
Denton, Texas 76204
1-866-809-6130 or 940-898-3188
admissions@twu.edu
twu.edu/admissions
For questions and more info please
contact the TWU Theatre Program
940.898.2510
theatre@twu.edu
twu.edu/theatre
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SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC AND THEATRE
THEATRE
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
twu.edu/theatre

Academic Program
Based in the liberal arts, TWU’s program in
theatre covers the entire theatrical spectrum.
Coursework and stage experiences are
designed to train well-rounded theatre
practitioners who have the ability to function
creatively and skillfully in a variety of situations.
Degrees Offered
TWU offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with
three areas of emphasis:
• Acting/Directing
• Technical/Design
• EC-12 Teacher Certification
Career Outlook
The comprehensive TWU theatre curriculum
prepares graduates for careers in:
• Professional theatre
• Educational settings in schools, colleges
and universities
• Industries that value communication,
interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Graduates have found work with professional
theatres, including the Berkshire Playhouse
(Massachusetts), Williamstown Playhouse
(New Jersey), Dorset Playhouse (Maine), the
Seattle Repertory Theatre, Casa Mañana
(Fort Worth), Theatre Three (Dallas), Dallas
Theater Center, Dallas Children’s Theater,
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Stage West
(Fort Worth), Kitchen Dog Theater (Dallas),
Amphibian Productions (Fort Worth) and
Trinity Shakespeare Festival (Fort Worth),
higher education institutions and countless
regional high schools.
The personalized theatre curriculum offers
hands-on training and experiences in:
• Acting
• Directing
• Makeup and Costume Design
• Lighting and Set Design
• Playwriting
• Music Theatre
Facilities
TWU’s theatre program has a vibrant home in the
19,000-square-foot Redbud Theater Complex
designed by Bottino Grund Architects of New
York and Austin. It includes a 120-seat theater,
rehearsal space, classrooms, scenic and costume
shops, administrative and other spaces necessary
for a first-class theatre program.
All students have opportunities to work
closely with the dance, music and visual arts
departments in the TWU School of the Arts.
Faculty work individually with students to
develop their talents and provide quality
productions.
Students also have the opportunity to show
work in four major annual productions, as well
as student-directed plays.
To enrich the overall experience and provide
professional contacts, the department has
developed a comprehensive internship
program. Interested students are given
college credit for work in regional and national
organizations or in youth training programs.
TWU Theatre faculty engage in their discipline
both academically and professionally and
frequently collaborate with theatres throughout
the U.S. and United Kingdom.
Global and National Theatre
In the 21st century, students should be
aware of the global aspects of theatre.
Study trips are planned every three years
to major international centers to investigate
unique methods of producing theatre. TWU
theatre initiatives have led our students to
performances in Ireland, Scotland, the Czech
Republic and off-Broadway in New York City.