Department of Theater
Delve into global theater studies and hands-on practice within a premier professional school setting.
Theater
Our students become well-rounded artists and researchers by immersing themselves in their chosen areas as well as exploring the other creative disciplines that are available.
Undergraduate Programs
Located between ocean and mountains, grit and glamour, the Theater Department welcomes students to Los Angeles with a rigorous program combining UCLA’s academic excellence and the School of Theater, Film and Television’s professional school training.
We are committed to bringing world-class university research to the grand challenges facing the world of theater and performance today by fostering an ever-diversifying community of playwrights, designers, directors, scholars, and performers. Through deep engagement with the changing landscape of contemporary performance, diverse and dynamic faculty leadership, and creative collaboration across the campus and Los Angeles’ communities, UCLA Theater showcases the future of performance.
World-Class Faculty
Suk-Young Kim
Chrisi Karvonides-Dushenko
Theater News
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Upcoming Performances
REMAP: Xanadu
Get ready to step into a dazzling world of light, sound, and spectacle at our experimental, immersive production of Xanadu! Experience cutting-edge technology prototypes and audience interaction integrated with a full musical experience and a soundtrack that will have you grooving right along with the cast.
Performances: May 15, 2025 – 8:00 p.m. May 16, 2025 – 8:00 p.m. May 17, 2025 – 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. May 21, 2025 – 8:00 p.m. May 22, 2025 – 8:00 p.m. May 23, 2025 – 8:00 p.m.Freud Playhouse
Opera 2025: Rodrigo
Directed by James Darrah, professor and director of Opera UCLA Presented in collaboration with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Rodrigo is an opera by George Frideric Handel that tells the gripping story of Spain’s last Visigothic king. After seizing the throne through betrayal, Rodrigo descends into tyranny, turning his back on justice and on Florinda, his former lover who bears his child. As Florinda’s brother Giuliano and the rightful heir Evanco rise in rebellion, Rodrigo must confront the cost of his ambition. Set against a backdrop of political upheaval and personal reckoning, Rodrigo explores themes of power, betrayal, and redemption through Handel’s soaring, dramatic score. Don’t miss this compelling operatic gem, brought to life by students across music and theater disciplines. Performances: May 16, 2025 – 8:00 p.m. May 17, 2025 – 8:00 p.m. May 18, 2025 – 2:00 p.m.
Little Theater
Actors Showcase
This annual event spotlights the talents of UCLA TFT acting students, both undergraduate and graduate.
Theater Internships
Get a head start on your career! Internships are open to enrolled juniors, seniors and graduate students from UCLA TFT and the university at large.
UCLA General Catalog
The definitive listing of all departments, programs, majors, minors and courses offered, the Catalog includes degree requirements, as well as academic and administrative policies. It outlines essential information about registration, financial aid, and academic advising, and describes many student services, activities, and resources.