Theater, Dance, and Film Studies Department
Theater, Dance and Film are essential forms of human expression that celebrate creative collaboration and dynamic engagement with our world. Our department provides an introduction to performance, production and history and literature in order to help students engage with and reflect on the world in which they live. Through the critical study of the history of theater, dance and film, and through the embodied practice of these art forms, students will: analyze a diverse array of performances and texts, develop flexible problem-solving methods, cultivate diverse communication skills, practice collaborative processes, and create art.
Learning Outcomes
Through the study of the practice and history of theater, dance and film students will:
- Develop aesthetic appreciation for art and culture
- Learn flexible problem-solving methods
- Acquire diverse communication skills
- Employ collaborative processes
- Create art
Upcoming Events
Thursday and Friday, March 26 & 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2 pm
Wednesday, April 8-Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2 pm
Department Info
- P: 540-458-8002
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Theater Department/Lenfest Center
100 Glasgow Street
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½
Lexington, Virginia 24450
Theater, Dance, and Film Studies News
The play runs Dec. 2-5 in Johnson Theatre in the Lenfest Center for the Arts.
TJ Fisher ’15 held a five-game winning streak in October 2025, securing a spot in the Tournament of Champions.
The visiting assistant professor of theater attended a conference to present a different approach to teaching playwriting.
The films will be screened Sept. 25-26 in the IQ Center, followed by an artist’s talk.
Tickets for the entire season will be available to purchase beginning Aug. 15.
Johnson will present excerpts of her recent musical and give a public talk on March 24 at 7 p.m. in Johnson Theater.
Programming on March 15 invites students, alumni and faculty to reconnect and celebrate the evolution of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s arts programs.
The show runs March 13-15 in Keller Theatre in the Lenfest Center for the Arts.
The Jan. 30 screening of the award-winning documentary about disability, perseverance and the story of a girl and her wheelchair is free and open to the public.
The Jan. 16 performance is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.
The production runs from Nov. 19-21 in Johnson Theatre on the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ campus.
The Oct. 8 event is presented by Red Sky Performance and is part of the Lenfest Center’s Outreach & Engagement Series.