Department of Theatre & Dance
The Rollins College Department of Theatre and Dance provides for the development of imaginative, purposeful, and skilled expression.
Inspiring Coursework
Students move through a carefully crafted sequence of classroom experiences in order to build discipline and hone their skills.
Individual Attention
Small classes, one-on-one advising, and a commitment to flexibility and responsiveness allow you to make the most of your Rollins experience.
Performance and Design Opportunities
From four mainstage productions in the Annie Russell, to the three student-directed works on our Second Stage, there are many performance and design opportunities throughout the year.
Anti-Racism Action Plan
Created in the summer and fall of 2020 by workgroups comprised of students, alumni, faculty, and staff, our Anti-Racism Action Plan addresses work in the classroom, onstage, recruitment, and beyond.
Mission
The Rollins College Department of Theatre and Dance provides for the development of imaginative, purposeful, and skilled expression. We inspire students' artistic, intellectual, and personal growth. Graduates are prepared to lead, collaborate with, and enrich the communities in which they live, work, and serve. We invite you to read more about our programs of study.
Values
We value embodied learning inside and outside the classroom, and celebrate all aspects of theatrical production as components of equal and complementary worth. We promote a healthy environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and civility. We seek to graduate empathetic and entrepreneurial students, curious about the world around them. Check out what some of our graduates have gone on to accomplish.
Anti-Racism Action Plan
Created in the summer and fall of 2020 by workgroups comprised of students, alumni, faculty, and staff, our Anti-Racism Action Plan addresses work in the classroom, on stage, recruitment, and beyond. Read the plan.Faculty and Staff
Our faculty and staff are passionate about their areas of study, and even more passionate about sharing their craft with the student artists of Rollins. Meet our professors, teaching artists, and department staff.
Scholarships
We awarded over $130,000 in departmental scholarships last year. Rollins is closer than you think. Learn more about the process of becoming a Priscilla L. Parker Theatre Scholar.
Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved in the Department of Theatre and Dance, regardless of your major or career goals. Audition for a play, work backstage or join a student organization.
