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Contact

Robert GonzalezÌý
Associate Professor of Speech and TheatreÌý
(813) 257-3854Ìý
rmgonzalez@ut.edu

Michael Staczar
Director of Theatre
Co-director of Performing Arts
(813) 257-3987
mstaczar@ut.edu
TheÌýBachelor ofÌýArts in TheatreÌýisÌýan ideal program forÌýaÌýstudent with multiple interests in theatre. Our program features small class sizes,Ìýallowing forÌýaÌýtailored experience where students can collaborate closely with peersÌýand receive highly individualized, personalÌýattention from ourÌýfaculty.
We believe the best theatreÌýartists—designers,Ìýactors, playwrights and directors—excel by blending exceptional performance skills withÌýaÌýkeen understanding of theatre literatureÌýand theory.ÌýAt our institution, you willÌýhaveÌýthe opportunity to studyÌýand practiceÌýacting, voice, movement, dance, directing, design and stage management,Ìýalongside theatre history, literature and criticism.
This comprehensiveÌýapproach will enable you toÌýanalyze complex social issues from multiple perspectives while honing your research, writing, production, oral performanceÌýand presentation skills. BA theatre studentsÌýareÌýalsoÌýactively involved in productions. Students interested in performing mayÌýaudition for roles inÌýany of our six annual productions.
StudentsÌýareÌýalso encouraged to participate in various productionÌýassignmentsÌýand tech crews. Regardless of your focus—be itÌýacting, directing, production, education or design—you willÌýhaveÌýample opportunity to refine your craft.
Requirements
All prospective theatre (THR) majorsÌýmust audition and be accepted into the program as well as apply for acceptance to the University of Tampa.
All auditions for musical theatre, theatre and dance will be accepted digitally or in person at an official admissions open house date.
Audition material should be submitted using your SpartanStart Portal (you will receive access to your SpartanStart Portal once you apply to СÓÅÊÓƵampa).
Students should prepare the following materials for the audition process
- One contemporary monologue—comic—not to exceed 1:30 minutes
- One contemporary monologue—dramatic—not to exceed 1:30 minutes
- One classical monologue—preferably Shakespeare*ÌýIf you prefer not to perform a Shakespearian selection, a monologue that is pre-eighteenth century will be a suitable alternative.—not to exceed 2 minutes
*If you prefer not to perform a Shakespearian selection, a monologue that is pre-18th century will be a suitable alternative.
Topics of Study
- career development audition seminar
- world theatre
- acting
- play analysis
- stage management and design for actors
- directing
Career Opportunities
- roles in national touring companies
- roles in films
- roles in regional professional theatres
- full-time work at local theme parks
Experiential Learning Opportunities
- musical theatre productions
- dramatic theatre productions
- cabarets
- in-residence workshops with established theatre artists
- internship opportunities with a local theme park or theatre company
On-Campus Associations
- Alpha Psi Omega (National Theatre Honor Society)