The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance is an academic department in Columbia, SC. It operates within the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences and offers nationally accredited programs in theatre and dance. The department serves undergraduate and graduate students, providing training in acting, choreography, design, and stagecraft. Its work contributes to the cultural life of the university and the broader Columbia community. The department holds a rating of 5.00 based on 2 reviews.
The theatre program prepares students for careers on stage and behind the scenes through extensive training and live performance opportunities. Undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Arts program act, direct, design, or stage-manage as members of a fully independent theatre organization that plans a robust season of plays each semester. The faculty-to-undergraduate student ratio is five-to-one. USC is the only school in SC offering the M.F.A., the highest degree in theatre design and performance. M.F.A. students work on department productions and gain practical professional experience through internships at nationally recognized theatres. The Betsy Blackmon Dance Program is renowned as one of the top non-conservatory programs in the US. It offers rigorous instruction in the studio and classroom, with a repertory spanning classic works and innovative originals. Performance seasons present time-honored classics, contemporary masterpieces, and original works created by students and faculty. Recent productions include a contemporary adaptation of "Orlando" at Benson Theatre and a dance theatre adaptation of "Orpheus."
The department is located at 1300 Greene Street in Columbia, SC.
The department is known for its rigorous artistic preparation and its status as the sole provider of the M.F.A. degree in theatre in SC. It maintains a perfect 5.00 rating from the customers who have reviewed it.
The department combines high-level academic training with professional performance opportunities, serving as a central hub for theatre and dance in Columbia.
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