Texas Tech University

J.T. & Margaret Talkington

College of Visual & Performing Arts

School of Theatre & Dance

Who We Are

The School of Theatre & Dance at Texas Tech University champions training and education that is contemporary, exciting, and innovative in an inclusive and equitable environment. From their first semester on campus, our students direct, devise, design, dance, act, critique, dramaturg, and produce raw and fully designed events.

We offer students experience in a breadth of programs, and we balance that experience with the highest standards of scholarship and professionalism to prepare them for careers in both practice and pedagogy. Our experiential education programs like the WildWind Performance Lab and The Marfa Intensive encourage transformation. However, we can only shape art if we understand and embrace the community around us.

Our students learn to be global leaders, dedicating their time and efforts to first understand and then to better the world around them.  We encourage students to break the silos and work between disciplines to contribute to a pluralistic society as leaders in their profession.

 

School Highlights

We provide the opportunities and experience students need to grow as artists and distinguish themselves regionally, nationally, and internationally.

 
 
 
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School of Theatre & Dance's Upcoming Production

The Antelope Party

The Ghost Project

 

 

SoTD Events

  • 6-16
    Feb

    The Ghost Project

    Invokes not just spooky stories of the paranormal, but also ideas of memory, nostalgia, the endurability of human relationships, and the memory held by spaces and places

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  • Feb 27 - Mar 2

     

    DanceTech

    A thrilling evening filled with innovative movement and captivating performances that will push boundaries and inspire creativity.

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  • 3-13
    Apr

    The Nerve of Minerva

    From the creators of Greater Tuna and featuring a cast of animal characters that will make audiences laugh—this is a barnyard musical satire for immature audiences of all ages.

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Latest SoTD News

 

Jesse Jou Directs for the Santa Fe Playhouse

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The signature programs like WildWind Performance Lab, the Marfa Intensive, and the Tennessee Williams Institute connect students to artists and scholars worldwide.

Helanius Wilkins and students

The choreography of guest artist Helanius J. Wilkins will be featured in DanceTech 2025.

Budi Miller

Dr. Budi Miller, co-artistic director of The Theatre of Others, was this fall’s Maegene Nelson Visiting Cross-Disciplinary Scholar.

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Texas Tech Director Mark Charney Inducted into College of Fellows

 

Accreditations

Academic programs in the TCVPA School of Theatre & Dance are accredited by the following:

 

Professional Organizations

The School of Theatre & Dance is a member of numerous professional organizations that amplify opportunities for faculty and students not only to further their education, but also to share their research and creative activities while networking with industry leaders across the nation.