About the Department

No matter your theatrical or dance interests, you'll find your niche at the College. In addition to coursework, get involved with our stellar season of productions, ranging from dance and musical theatre to drama and comedy. Our mainstage season is supplemented by the student-operated Center Stage, student-operated Dance Alliance, the Theatre for Youth Program and the summer Shakespeare Project (when scheduled).

You also will have opportunities to work with major organizations in the city, such as the international Spoleto Festival USA, Piccolo Spoleto, numerous professional and community theaters or on films from major studios shooting in and around Charleston.

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The Department of Theatre and Dance is NAST-accredited and a proud participant in the American College Theatre Festival (ACTF).
  • NAST Accreditation

    The College of Charleston is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).

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  • American College Theatre Festival

    The Department of Theatre and Dance regularly participates in the American College Theater Festival (ACTF). The aims of this national theater education program are to identify and promote quality in college-level theater production. Selected students and faculty from participating productions are invited to participate in ACTF programs involving scholarships, internships, grants and awards for actors, directors, dramaturgs, playwrights, designers, stage managers and critics at both the regional and national levels. Productions entered are eligible for invitation to the ACTF regional festival and may also be considered for national awards recognizing outstanding achievement in production, design, direction and performance. Learn more at actfltd.org.