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Our Mission

From day one, students in The Department of Theatrical Arts for Stage and Screen at Utah Valley University are engaged in an academically rigorous, high-impact learning environment. Students are taught and mentored by accomplished faculty and work with visiting industry artists to develop in-demand skills necessary for professional success. The heart of the students’ curricular experience is the practical application of their skills, resulting in award-winning productions. These engaged learning opportunities embody UVU’s commitment to radical inclusion by focusing on student success for our diverse populations across multiple and distinct disciplines. These artistically vital collaborations reflect and elevate our broader regional community.

Current Students

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Production History

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Why Theatre at UVU?

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UVU Theatre offers a variety of degrees suited to different student interests and needs. As a freshman or transfer student, all students are accepted to UVU as an open enrollment institution and can declare themselves a CP (Certificate of Proficiency), AA, AS or BA Major, or Theatre Minor. Additionally, UVU offers BFA degrees in Musical Theatre, Acting, and Design.  Students must audition or submit a portfolio for review for acceptance into these programs.

The Noorda Center for the Performing Arts presents, produces, and co-produces professional level productions that almost always include opportunities for students to work alongside industry professionals. Recent UVU theatre classes have even been instructed by Broadway performers. Additionally, students have frequent opportunities to connect with Broadway directors, playwrights, and performers.


Engaged Learning

Engaged learning is all about connecting students with professional organizations and opportunities in order to build bridges to better careers after graduation. Here at UVU, engaged learning is in our DNA. As the production partner of Sundance Summer Theatre, UVU theatre students have the chance to work alongside professionals each year as actors, assistant designers, and technicians. Learn more about engaged learning in The Department of Theatrical Arts and The School of the Arts.

Meet Our Faculty and Staff

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“The UVU Department of Theatre fosters an environment that encourages students to discover their unique voice in the world of theatre. Our commitment to individual growth makes UVU the perfect stage to launch your artistic journey.”

—La Beene, Chair of The Department of Theatre

See Our Faculty and Staff

Weekly Improv Performances

Every Friday evening, UVU's own Hot Tea Improv Team performs a free improv show, open to anyone who wants to attend. Whether you've been to a ton of other improv shows or this is your first, we invite you to come laugh along with us! 

Hot Tea Improv Team also completes in the annual Collegiate Improv Festival, where improv teams from schools all over Utah come to complete in long-form and short-form improv and attend workshops led by industry professionals from across the US. For more information, contact the instructor for THEA 311R or the department main office.

 

Fall 2024 semester improv performance schedule: 

                  • Friday, November 22nd, 7 PM in GT 632 (The Student Theatre)
                  • Friday, December 6th, 7 PM in GT 632 (The Student Theatre)
                  • Special event: Improv Team and T.A.G. vs Theatre Faculty Improv Show!
                    Saturday, December 7th, 7 PM in NC 610 (The NuSkin Recital Hall)
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TYE Center

The Theatre for Youth and Education Center gives amazing opportunities to both the youth of the community and UVU students as they teach the youth in summer camps. The TYE Center also produces a touring show each semester that performs for almost 15,000 students. Sensory friendly performances of these touring shows are presented in partnership with The Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism.

 

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Contact Us

Utah Valley University
Department of Theatrical Arts

800 W. University Parkway MS 234
Orem, Utah 84058

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Office: (801) 863-6939

Office Location: NC 756 , Hours: Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 

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