ABOUT
Developing Artists, Shaping the Future.
Launch Your Theatre Career at FSU.
Train with award-winning industry experts and explore every aspect of theatre – from acting and directing to design and production, management and beyond. Join a vibrant community of passionate artists and bring your theatrical dreams to life. See why FSU Theatre is consistently ranked among the nation’s finest.
- Broadway-quality productions showcasing diverse human stories and artistic excellence.
- A comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare you for professional success.
- A supportive environment where you’ll be empowered to dream big, try new things, and develop your unique artistic voice.
Become a leader in the professional theatre industry! Visit us today and see why FSU Theatre is the perfect place to ignite your future.
Alumni of the School of Theatre can be seen and found working on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Regional Theatre, Touring Companies, Performing Arts Centers, Television, Film, and Universities around the United States and the world.
Alumni include Academy Award-winner Alan Ball, Broadway stars Christiani Pitts, Montego Glover, Davis Gaines, and Leslie Flesner, television producer Steven Sears, Emmy award-winner John Papsidera, Broadway producers Darren Bagert, Dan Markley, Heather Provost, and Amanda Watkins, and a host of talented industry professionals. Through their creative work, research, publication, and service, School of Theatre alumni contribute to the commercial, educational, and cultural life of the citizens of Florida, the nation, and the world. Join this incredible network of theatre makers and industry shakers- apply to the School of Theatre today!
OPPORTUNITIES
SEASON PRODUCTIONS
Join the Creative Force: Actors, technicians, and theater enthusiasts - contribute your passion to our electrifying Season
The School of Theatre produces 5 mainstage productions every season: two musicals, two plays, and one Theatre for Young Audience performance. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or curious about the magic behind the scenes, we encourage all students to audition and get involved.
Eager to perform? General auditions are held twice a year – in August and December. Do you have a passion for organization, marketing, or audience relations? We offer exciting opportunities in Stage Management, Ticketing, House Management, Marketing, and Donor Relations. Love costumes, lights, sets, or props? During the performance season, you can collaborate with our talented teams in the Costume Shop, Lighting Department, Paint Shop, Scenic Studio, and Properties Shop. Learn valuable skills, have fun, and see your work come to life onstage!
Ready to Join the Show? See what’s happening this season!
LONDON THEATRE PROGRAM
Spend a semester abroad in a vibrant theatre scene, steeped in history and rich with experience
Imagine this: living in London for a semester, totally immersed in the world of theatre! FSU’s London Theatre program lets you do just that. Want to hone your acting in the city of Shakespeare himself?
Learn from London’s theatre scene first-hand! These programs give you access to a faculty with deep connections to the city’s vibrant theatre community.
Whether you’re into acting, writing, or bringing shows to life backstage, you’ll train with both renowned London artists and FSU’s amazing faculty. Wanna learn more? Hit up “International Programs” to see what epic adventures await!
IN THE TALLAHASSEE AREA
The arts are alive in Tallahassee! Get involved in Music, Theatre, Dance, and Film while here in the School of Theatre
Florida State University is in Tallahassee, a city buzzing with creativity. Beyond FSU’s incredible Theatre program, you’ll find yourself surrounded by opportunities. Imagine landing roles in local productions alongside seasoned actors, stage managing a production led by students, writing your own show with your friends/colleagues, or seeing the incredible artists Opening Nights at FSU brings to campus. With three institutions of higher learning and the renowned FSU film school, collaborations are everywhere. Tallahassee’s your stage to shine, on and off campus!
OUR MISSION, VISION, & VALUES
MISSION
Our mission is to use the evolving, live, collaborative art of theatre to develop artists and scholars who have a lifelong passion for the arts.
VISION
The School of Theatre is committed to a comprehensive, student-focused educational philosophy that integrates arts theory and experiences in creating opportunities for students to become extraordinary and innovative leaders.
VALUES
Intellectual Curiosity
We foster creative and intellectual discovery and imagination inspired by desire for knowledge, comprehension, and mastery. We commit ourselves to creating lifelong learners who appreciate and actively apply critical thinking skills.
Creativity
We provide opportunities and an environment to explore and create meaningful, innovative ideas that engage the interdependence of process and product.
Community
We champion a community of diverse peoples, practices, and ideas. We strive for open and powerful communication and unprejudiced understanding that strengthen and enrich the world.
Professionalism
We pursue a creative and compassionate environment committed to integrity, dignity that demands dedication, pride, and respect.
Collaboration
We strive for a shared vision through dynamic communication, while celebrating the individual voice, the synthesis of competing priorities and the acknowledgement of all contributions.
OUR HISTORY
Founded in 1973 under the vision and leadership of then-Dean Richard G. Fallon, the School of Theatre enjoys a national reputation, in large part, because of the excellence of its undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as a gifted faculty of nationally recognized professional artists/educators. For over 50 years, the School of Theatre has been providing outstanding programs for its students in Tallahassee, Sarasota, and around the world. View some photographs from our past productions below!