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Dancer in the snow.

School of Theatre, Dance, and Film

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.

The shoes of ballet dancers in the studio.
Two actresses perform onstage.
Theatre students wear masks that they created.
The audio mixer of a theatre.
A student uses an airbrush to paint during a costume design class.
Two actors practice fighting for a production.
A jazz dancer strikes a pose.
Students pay close attention during a theatre class.
A dancer poses outside in the snow.
Lighting production students work behind the scenes on a spotlight.

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Hundreds of Illinois State University students landed internships across a range of fields over the summer. Here are the experiences of four interns who solidified their chosen career paths while gaining valuable hands-on experiences. 

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