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Department of Theatre

The Department of Theatre in the College of Fine Arts offers programs in performance, production and technology taught by experienced faculty, while taking advantage of the entertainment richness of Las Vegas.

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What's Happening

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From classic plays to exciting new voices in American theatre, the season promises to be thrilling, thought provoking, joyous, and immediate.

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After 28 years at UNLV, the retiring professor and faculty athletics representative will stay connected through Nevada Conservatory Theatre.

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This Jane Austen classic, adapted by Kate Hamill, runs through May 5 in the Judy Bayley Theatre.

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Join NCT for this unique site-specific experience: five short plays told in and around cars will literally move you.

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The Nevada Conservatory Theatre is proud to present the 40th anniversary of MUD by María Irene Fornés; the show will run through March 31 in the Black Box Theatre. 

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The Department of Theatre is one of the departments in the College of Fine Arts.