School of Theatre Arts and Dance
Director: David Gene Grapes II, M.F.A.
Location: Frasier Hall 105
Theatre Arts – 970.351.2991
Dance – 970.351.1181
Faculty: Monte Black, M.F.A.; Jerald David Blatt, M.F.A.; David Gene Grapes II, M.F.A.; Charles A. Hansen, D.M.A.; Matthew Herrick, M.F.A.; Zachary Keller, M.F.A.; John R. Leonard, M.F.A.; Gillian McNally, M.F.A.; Thomas P. McNally, M.F.A.; Andrea Moon, Ph.D. Mary Schuttler, Ph.D.; Anne Toewe, M.F.A.; Ken Womble, M.F.A.
Course(s) Offered (Prefix ):
Program(s) Offered:
Musical Theatre B.A.
Theatre Arts B.A.
Secondary Teaching Emphasis
Dance Minor
Theatre Arts Minor
UNC's Theatre Arts program combines classroom instruction with first-hand experiences in theatre, musical theatre, and dance. General objectives of the University of Northern Colorado School of Theatre Arts and Dance are based on service and leadership in the arts at local, state, regional and national levels. An integral unit within the University, the School embraces the role and mission of the University and has designed its goals and objectives to support and enhance institutional purposes and directions.
The academic program provides technical support, scenes, costumes, stage direction, choreography, promotion, and general management for UNC’s popular Performing Arts Series.
During the summer, the College of Performing and Visual Arts presents the Little Theatre of the Rockies (LTR) and other events. LTR, established in 1934, serves as the production entity for Theatre and Musical Theatre. The LTR Summer company members are involved in acting and technical aspects of professional theatre, working under the excitement of a rigorous production schedule. As participants, they encounter a wide variety of opportunities to observe, learn from and share ideas with an experienced faculty, professional actors, singers, and technicians.
Admission. All degree program areas in the School of Theatre Arts and Dance (Theatre Arts and Musical Theatre) require an audition/interview for entrance into the degree program.
Students interested in majoring in theatre arts or musical theatre may be accepted as “Undeclared” if they meet the general admission requirements of the University. If a student has been accepted by the school after a successful audition or interview, then they will be designated as a theatre arts or musical theatre major.
Consideration of student acceptance will be made by the Admission Committee in the school in accordance with the student’s audition or interview, resume, letters of recommendation, and academic record.