Welcome to the Department of Theatre & Cinema at Virginia Tech!

The Department of Theatre & Cinema at Virginia Tech is a highly successful and innovative theatre program rooted in the liberal arts tradition with a mission to educate and train students in and about theatre and cinema. 

A Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Fine Arts degree are offered. In both programs, students have the benefits of a small, close-knit department within the environment of a comprehensive university.

A full schedule of stage productions and screenings is integral to the work of the department and provides cultural opportunities for the entire community.

Fast Facts

• 150 undergraduate majors, 45 minors
• 12 M.F.A. graduate students
• 18 full-time faculty, 5 full-time staff

• 4 fully-mounted main stage productions during academic year
• 6-10 workshop productions each year
• 2 summer shows annually
• frequent film screenings and guest artists

• 3 primary performance spaces and additional rehearsal spaces
• Fully-equipped, dedicated scene shop and costume shop