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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

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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

Check out our Current Productions page for more information about our Spring 2025 main stage shows: Cabaret, the Spring Dance Concert, and our TDPS Spring 2025 Festival! Tickets for the events will go on sale soon on our ticketing website!