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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.
Theatre & Dance Events
2026
8-18
OCT
THE PILLOWMAN
An examination of the nature and purpose of art with echoes of Stoppard, Kafka, and
the Brothers Grimm.
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21-25
OCT
A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING
A fresh and innovative revue featuring the songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein.
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EVENING/MATINEE
12-15
nov
FALL DANCE FESTIVAL 2026
This showcase of exceptional student choreography is an annual audience favorite.
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2027
11-21
FEB
THE CRUCIBLE
One of the most acclaimed plays in the American theatrical canon and a timely parable.
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EVENING/MATINEE
25-28
FEB
DANCETECH 2027
A stunning evening of movement and choreography by guest artists and the dance faculty.
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EVENING/MATINEE
15-25
APR
MEAN GIRLS
This glittery, laugh-out-loud musical, filled with savage wit and killer songs, proves
that being yourself never goes out of style.
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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.
- American College Dance Association
- Association of Arts Administration Educators
- Association of Theatre in Higher Education
- International Theatre Institute
- Musical Theatre Educators’ Alliance
- Texas Educational Theatre Association
- Texas Nonprofit Theatre Association
- United States Institute for Theatre Technology
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Address
Texas Tech University, School of Theatre and Dance, Box 42061, 2812 18th Street, Lubbock, TX 79409-2061 -
Phone
806.742.3601 -
Email
theatre.dance@ttu.edu