School of Theatre, Dance, and Film | Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts

The School of Theatre, Dance, and Film provides pre-professional training to dedicated young actors, dancers, designers and educators. Students are invited to Play Boldly in their creative theatre, dance, and film endeavors!

Make Theatre, Dance, and Film a Part of Your Academic Experience

Explore your opportunities on and off stage.

Financial Support

We offer scholarships to help you achieve your goals.

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The shoes of ballet dancers in the studio.

Theatre students wear masks that they created.

A student uses an airbrush to paint during a costume design class.

Two actors practice fighting for a production.

Students pay close attention during a theatre class.

Lighting production students work behind the scenes on a spotlight.

Program Entry Requirements

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Faculty and Staff

Get to know the talented professors, performers, and professionals you will be working with.

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More to Explore

There are endless opportunities to engage with the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film.

Performances
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Illinois Shakespeare Festival

Experience our professional repertory company that produces Shakespearean mainstage productions, family-friendly performances, and other community events.

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Crossroads Project

This committee promotes diversity and inclusion in School of Theatre, Dance, and Film through various efforts including guest speakers, public talks, and the Diverse Playwright Initative.

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Saturday Morning Creative Drama

Open to kids in grades K through 6, this program lets your child play, create, and develop skills in formal theatre.
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News and Events

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Group of students on an Alternative Break trip to Memphis.

School of Theatre, Dance, and Film’s production of Everybody challenges us to create our legacy

The Illinois State University School of Theatre, Dance, and Film’s production of Everybody, written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies Le’Mil Eiland, reimagines the 15th-century morality play Everyman with a contemporary perspective. This modern adaptation explores themes of mortality and the legacy we leave behind.