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The Dramatic Art Major Program

The A.B. degree in Dramatic Art provides students with an appreciation for and understanding of performance and its role in culture and society. The program offers a strong foundation in all aspects of drama, theatre, dance performance, and production. Students build significant skills in specific areas as well as achieving a broad knowledge of theatre, dance and film.

Productions and Facilities. Each year's schedule includes undergraduate festivals in theatre, dance, and film; opportunities to work with professional directors and choreographers in three main stage productions; and performance projects and established scripts developed by M.F.A students. These productions take place on our proscenium (Main), thrust (Wyatt), black box (Arena), performance studio (University Club) stages as well as in the Mondavi Center's Studio Theatre and Jackson Hall. These productions are part of the academic program of the department and serve an important purpose in the study of theatre and dance. Participation is open to all students.