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Welcome to the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies at Tufts University

Our undergraduate and graduate programs offer you opportunities to explore acting, choreography, dance, design, directing, dramatic literature and theory, performance studies, filmmaking, playwriting, and screenwriting.

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Production of King Stag at the Balch Arena Theater

Interested in Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies?

Learn about the Theatre, Dance and Performance program and its diverse array of course offerings and training opportunities.

Learn why TDPS is unique at Tufts

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Productions

Learn about our upcoming Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies Productions.

Our Productions

Gem of the Ocean two actors in Balch Arena Theater

Degree Programs

See what academic opportunities the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies offers to students.

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Course Offerings

Learn about the courses available in the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies.

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Annual Report

Read about the work and craft that happens at every level in the department to create our programs.

2021-2022 Report

Department Announcements

Don't wait to RSVP for our Spiritual Diasporas Symposium + Ceremony running December 3-5. More information about the symposium and all of our upcoming events can be found on our Event Calendar.