Man standing with telescope with another man looking up
  • Scene during a play in which a group of well-dressed people surround a man in a tuxedo and listen with curiosity
  • Woman with a red hat, blonde wig, and red shirt singing with a huge smile on her face.
  • Two men in tuxedos, one is preventing the other from falling by holding his lapel
  • Man in a bright costume of loose and flowing fabric. His face is painted with a white tribal-style pattern

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.

Group of rebellious-looking students leaning against a beige wall onstage
A group of women stand upright, almost statuesque, and stare at the camera with an intense gaze
A group of stagehands stand at the center of a stage decorated with several large, blue screens surrounding them

What's Happening

Ballet dancers in the rose garden

This free event features art exhibitions, live music, dance and theatre performances, film demonstrations, food and wine tastings, a beer garden, and much more.

woman and man crouching behind trees

Just like in 'The Simpsons' TV show, there's a wealth of cultural references in the Nevada Conservatory Theatre's new production.

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The season begins with a very special percussion concert 'Experiential Awareness' Sept. 18.

A group of actors stand around a campfire.

Join NCT for the 10th anniversary of Anne Washburn’s brilliant dark comedy. 'Mr. Burns' is a testament to the power of theatre as it explores how stories can shape our future.

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Students receive scholarships while their artwork is run in rotation throughout the summer on the world's largest LED screen.

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