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umkctheater.org

Admission requirements

• There are no special requirements beyond those for admission to the university. 
• The College of Arts and Sciences requires a minimum of 120 total credit hours for graduation, at least 36 of which must be numbered 300 or above.

Why UMKC?

• For students who study theatre at UMKC, there are multiple opportunities with professional theatre companies, community theatres and schools in Kansas City.
• The Kansas City Repertory Theatre, one of the Midwest’s outstanding professional theatres, is located on the UMKC campus.

  

Fast facts

• UMKC’s professional M.F.A. theatre training program is in the top 15 of more than 400 graduate theatre programs in the United States.
• Arts are alive in Kansas City’s performing arts organizations, including eight equity theatres, as well as symphony, ballet and opera companies.
• There are approximately 50 undergraduate theatre majors.
• The average junior- or senior-level class size is 8-12 students.

Faculty

• UMKC Theatre faculty are nationally recognized specialists in acting, directing, stage management, design and technology (costuming, sets, lighting and sound), history of theatre and playwriting.
• Faculty regularly present their research and creative work through publications, guest residencies and performances or productions locally, nationally and internationally.
• Several faculty members also have extensive Broadway, television and film credits

Student organizations

• UMKC UTA (University Theatre Association). 
• UMKC Theatre is accredited by NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) and is a member of U/RTA (University/Regional Theatre Association).

Careers

Explore career options for Theatre Arts majors at careeronestop.org.

Contact us

Office of Admissions

120 Administrative Center
5115 Oak St.
Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: 816-235-1111
Toll-free: 1-800-775-8652
Relay Missouri: 1-800-735-2966 (TTY)
Email: admit@umkc.edu
umkc.edu/admissions

Visit us

Students are encouraged to schedule a campus visit by visiting umkc.edu/welcome or calling 816-235-8652.