About Us

At California State University, Fresno, Theatre Arts students work side-by-side with faculty to create exciting productions. Each student enjoys a great deal of individual attention from the faculty. Through this close collaboration, students not only develop their talents, but also learn to work well under pressure as part of a team.

The Theatre Arts faculty includes performers, designers, and playwrights with top academic credentials as well as professional experience. The department is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

But the most important element in the Department's success is the students. Our undergraduates enjoy unusual opportunities to play leading roles, to direct, and to design for lab and mainstage productions. Undergraduate playwrights have seen their work in staged readings, workshops and in mainstage productions. Organizations such as the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival and the American College Dance Festival have honored numerous Fresno State Students.