Theater

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Theater, Dance, and Film Studies Department

Theater at Washington and Lee provides a dynamic introduction to performance, production, history and literature. The department produces a number of theatrical events each year, including plays and musicals. Participation in any department production is open to all students at Washington and Lee. Students who wish to deepen their understanding or hone their craft can choose to major or minor in Theater. Through the study of the practice and history of theater, students develop aesthetic appreciation for art and culture, learn flexible problem solving methods, acquire diverse communication skills and employ creative collaborative processes.

Theater Major and Minor Requirements

The list of requirements to graduate with a major or minor in theater.

Theater Courses

Course Offerings in Theater

Ruth E. Flournoy Theater Endowment

The Ruth E. Flournoy Theatre Endowment was created in 1998 by Mrs. Flournoy as a departmental support fund in honor of her husband, Dan H. Flournoy ’64, and her children, Sarah M. Flournoy ’97 and John W. Flournoy ’99.

Richard B. Sessoms Fund for Student Experiences

The Richard B. Sessoms Fund for Student Experiences is a permanently endowed fund established by Claire and Dwight Emanuelson ’84 at Washington and Lee University dedicated to encouraging and enabling students majoring, minoring or actively participating in the performing arts to take advantage of off-campus departmental career exploration experiences regardless of financial circumstances.

Robert O. and Elizabeth M. Bentley Musical

2024 Bentley Musical: “Dido & Aeneas”