The Department of Theatre and Dance is strongly committed to its students and to its audience. It offers the student an array of theatrical and dance opportunities exploring a wide range of dramatic literature and movement possibilities in three performance venues. Based upon a strong academic foundation, bolstered by a strong appreciation of the liberal arts, the Department literally allows students the opportunity to put their lessons into practice. This is done with the outstanding support of the local community. Over 35,000 patrons witness, support, and enjoy the Department's offerings each year, ranking it in the nation's top one percent of colleges in theatre attendance.The Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Theatre and Dance is dedicated to three primary goals: to provide students with the highest caliber of preparation in theatre and dance, to cultivate student's social awareness and responsibility relative to equity and inclusion as they pertain to race, gender, and ability, and, to provide the southern Minnesota region with a multi-faceted, high quality theatrical and dance experience.