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Major in Theatre

Major in Theatre

The UAB Department of Theatre prepares you for a future in the performing arts. You can pursue academic options that prepare you for careers in acting, directing, musical theatre, and stagecraft.

Auditions / Portfolio Reviews

Auditions / Portfolio Reviews

Look here for all information regarding upcoming auditions, interviews, and portfolio reviews.

Tour Groups

Tour Groups

Since the mid-1980s, the UAB Department of Theatre has supported troupes of student actors bringing quality performances to venues all over the state. Together these troupes have logged countless miles on the road and entertained thousands of people each year.

Alumni Spotlights

  • Jereme Lewis
  • Renita Lewis
  • Jalen Kirkman
  • Jereme Lewis

    Jereme Lewis knew from an early age that he wanted a life in the theatre. In the UAB Department of Theatre he rose quickly to the challenge of stage managing complex shows. Now he's doing it on Broadway. Read about his remarkable journey.

  • Renita Lewis

    Renita started her time in college playing basketball and studying nursing. Then she took a class in the UAB Department of Theatre that sent her off in a new direction -- one that has taken her to Julliard, Lincoln Center, and beyond. Read her amazing story.

  • Jalen Kirkman

    The UAB Department of Theatre recognized Jalen's talent right away, and encouraged him to try out for the "Voices of Tomorrow" competition. We were delighted when he made the semifinals and thrilled when he became one 10 finalists. Then he won the whole thing. Read all the details.

Latest News

  • Theatre UAB, ArtPlay present free performance for children, “The Princess and the Pea,” on March 8
    This fun and engaging performance of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale is for children in grades 1 through 6, making it perfect for school field trips.
  • Totally ’80s Shakespeare as Theatre UAB presents “Two Gentlemen of Verona” from March 4-8
    UAB Department of Theatre’s bodacious Bard: Two pals fall for the same girl in a reimagined John Hughes-meets-Shakespeare world — 40 years since first performing the play in 1984.
  • Alabama’s Jalen Kirkman wins national “Finding the Voices of Tomorrow” competition
    Kirkman, 20, a UAB junior from Florence, Alabama, studying musical theater, was awarded the Chip Hand Prize for Vocal Excellence in the NextGen National contest presented by the American Pops Orchestra.