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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 Spotlight

Renita Lewis

Renita Lewis

Renita Lewis found her way to the Department of Theatre through an acting class with Dennis McLernon. After that class, she declared a major in theatre and immediately formed deep bonds with several faculty members. Now, she is earning her Master of Fine Arts degree in Drama at The Julliard School and starring in a play at Lincoln Center in New York City. Read her full alumni profile to learn more about her time at UAB and her future plans.

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Latest News

  • Theatre UAB announces 2023-2024 season, including partnership with Red Mountain Theatre
    Theatre UAB and Red Mountain Theatre will collaborate to present “Sister Act” in April 2024, bringing professional theater resources together with the next generation of musical theater talent for one incredible production.
  • UAB’s Valerie Accetta, Jenny Fine awarded $5,000 Alabama State Council on the Arts grants
    Head of musical theater Accetta is training to become an Estill Voice Training mentor and course instructor — the first in Alabama and one of only 12 in the country.
  • “SpongeBob” actor Troy Serena learned all his moves at UAB
    Voted Best Performer in a Musical by Birmingham Broadway World for his sensational performance as SpongeBob SquarePants for Theatre UAB, Serena will reprise the role for professional theater after graduation.