Welcome to the Department of Theatre!
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is an extensive, diverse and thriving community dedicated to teaching, scholarship, artistic expression, public service, and professional practice. Founded in 1794, two years before statehood was achieved, it is the statewide university’s main campus and ranks as one of the nation’s top 10 educational values. One hundred countries are represented among the 19,000 undergraduates and 7,000 graduate students who attend UT Knoxville.
The Master of Fine Arts program in Theatre is a part of the College of Arts and Sciences, one of the oldest established colleges within the university. All graduate students enjoy access to a broad array of outstanding campus facilities, including extensive libraries and state-of-the-art athletic facilities.
Located on the upper Tennessee River in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville’s temperate climate features long, spectacularly colorful autumns and springs. With a metropolitan area population of more than 500,000, it consistently ranks among the nation’s top for quality-of-life, boasting a strong economy combined with a relatively low, student-friendly cost of living. A wide variety of affordable living accommodations, including inexpensive graduate student housing, is available within walking distance to campus.
In addition to the LORT Clarence Brown Theatre, Knoxville’s cultural offerings include a nationally accredited art museum, a symphony, an opera and ballet companies. Campus is near downtown Knoxville and easily accessible by public transportation.
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Contact Information
Department of Theatre
206 McClung Tower
University of Tennessee
Knoxville , TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-6011
Fax: (865) 974-4867
E-mail: cbt@utk.edu