Our students, driven by a love for stage and screen, gain hands-on experience making plays, film, and animation projects in front of an audience or camera, behind the scenes, in the director’s chair, on the design team, and in the critic’s corner. They are also simultaneously studying these art forms in-depth. Many students seek more advanced training and study in their main areas of interest, while others may aim for a bigger picture or wide variety of experience that could include a second major, a minor, or a certificate program. Their creative collaborations and academic achievements lay the foundation for building crucial professional relationships and developing essential problem-solving skills for success in their careers. Along with our faculty, staff, and graduate students pursuing PhDs or MFAs, our program is leading the way in film and theatre in the state of Georgia and beyond. Our program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and is also a member of the University Resident Theatre Association (URTA). THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS The cast and crew of UGA Theatre's production of Little Shop of Horrors (April 2024). UGA Theatre currently produces four shows annually, two per semester. The first production of each semester is held in the Cellar Theatre, an intimate, 100-seat black box venue. The second production of each semester is held in the magnificent Fine Arts Theatre, a historic space that was renovated in 2007 to reflect its original 1940s splendor. Our productions offer students a wide variety of opportunities both on stage and off: performing, costuming, makeup, scenic design, stage management, scene building, painting, sound design, lighting design, front-of-house work, and much more. Audiences can expect productions that challenge convention and provide fresh, engaging takes on both classic plays and new works.
