Theatre

"All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players..."

If you see the world as the Bard did, then you've found the right place. The W offers a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, a concentration in Theatre Education, and, through our partnership with Accademia dell'Arte in Tuscany, Italy, a Masters of Fine Art in Physical Theatre.

On Stage Now

Student Directed One-Act Festival is this week. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights (April 4, 5, and 6) at 7pm in Cromwell's Second Stage Theatre (upstairs, Room 238). Admission is Free. Attend any combination of two nights in order to see all six One-Acts.

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2017-2018 MUW Theatre Student Handbook

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Theatre, BA

Hone your craft under our expert faculty while learning the art of performance. Theatre Majors at The W study stagecraft, directing, acting, set, lighting and costume design and playwriting.

Theatre Program

Theatre Education

For those who wish to teach theatre in a K-12 setting, the state's first-ever bachelor's degree with an emphasis in theatre education is now available through the Department of Theatre at The W.

Theatre Education

Physical Theatre, MFA

The Master of Fine Arts in Physical Theatre is offered in conjunction with the Accademia dell’Arte in Arezzo, Italy. The program combines the study of movement/dance, Italian language, vocal study, and music with the study of circus arts, the techniques of the commedia dell’arte, and contemporary mime/masks.

Graduate Theatre

‘Last Call’ celebrates career of William ‘Peppy’ Biddy

COLUMBUS, Miss.—Mississippi University for Women alumni, students and special guests will celebrate the more than 30-year career of William “Peppy” Biddy with “Last Call” Saturday, March 24 at 8 p.m.

Crouse named Humanities Faculty Member of the Year

Lee Crouse, associate professor of theatre, was selected as the recipient of the university’s Humanities Faculty Member of the Year Award.

Department of Theatre to present 'Silent Sky'

COLUMBUS, Miss. – The Department of Theatre at Mississippi University for Women will present Lauren Gunderson’s “Silent Sky” October 26th, 27th and 28th, at 7:30 p.m., in Cromwell Theatre.

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