University of Kentucky Department of Theatre and Dance

The Department has several exciting events coming up in the next couple of days!

"Materialized", our student dance concert, opens at the Historic Loudon House this evening at 7:00. Join us at 6:00 for a free workshop! This year's concert, in partnership with the Lexington Art League's Fourth Friday event series, takes audiences on a promenade style journey through the historic Loudon House grounds and facilities.

"Garty", hosted by Studio Season, opens on Saturday, April 25th at 2pm. Garty is a work to celebrate the contributions of queer/LGBTQ+ artists at UK, and includes a gallery and cabaret-style performance!

The One Act Play Festival will take place on Monday, April 27th in the Briggs Theatre. This event features readings of one act plays written by our students as part of their Advanced Playwriting class.

Which events will we see you at? 💙😺🐾

Opening night was a SUCCESS!

Ready to learn more about the man behind the story of The Great Gatsby? Join the Department of Theatre and Dance with guest speaker, Anne Margaret Daniel, for a public pre-show lecture on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s archival legacy, featuring high-resolution images and interpretive commentary TONIGHT from 6-7pm at the John Jacob Niles Gallery in the Fine Arts Library! There’s no admission cost— just show up ready to listen and learn! See ya there! 💙🤍🎭

📸 Mark Cornelison | ukyphoto

Our next show in our 2025-2026 season, The Great Gatsby, opens TOMORROW! Grab your tickets TODAY using the link in our bio. See ya there! 🐾🎭

A Collective in Muse opens TOMORROW, February 27th, and will run until Saturday, February 28th!

Muse features five pieces directed and/or created by our very own DOTD students. The best part? They’re being performed throughout the entire Fine Arts Building! Buy your tickets now through the link in our bio— it’s a once in lifetime unique experience you won’t want to miss out on! 🎭💙

Did someone say 2016’s making a comeback?

Mark your calendars, the Season Reveal Party will be held on January 30th at 12pm in the Guignol Theatre! Join us to see which shows the Department of Theatre and Dance has lined up for the 2026-2027 academic year. 🎭💙

Can't make it? We'll be livestreaming the event on Instagram Live.

Introducing our new Spring 2026 Office Assistants!

Welcome Emma and Maddie, and get to know a little bit about them!!!✨

Attention incoming freshman! We’re holding our annual Outstanding Incoming Freshman Scholarship auditions on February 13th.

Auditions are open to theatre performance, design and tech, and dance students.

Register and find full audition details here: https://finearts.uky.edu/theatre-dance/events/outstanding-incoming-freshman-scholarship-audition-application ✨