Department of Theatre and Dance
285 Alumni ArenaNorth Campus
Buffalo, NY 14620-5030
Anne Burnidge
Chair, Department of Theatre/Dance
Lindsay Brandon Hunter, PhD
Director of Undergraduate Studies, Director of Theatre BA
Melissa Berg
Academic Manager
Veronica Sedota
Assistant to the Chair
Associated Programs
Associated Subjects
Becoming a Theatre Minor Student
Students interested in pursuing a theatre minor should contact the Academic Manager for more information.
Becoming a University at Buffalo Student
Admission to UB is based on a holistic review. We consider high school average, class rank (where applicable), strength of the high school academic record and SAT or ACT scores. A personal essay, recommendations, documented creative talent, demonstrated leadership, community service and special circumstances are also considered. For the 2019 admitted freshman class, UB reported an average GPA range from 90-96, an average ACT score of 24-30 and an average SAT score of 1180-1350.
The following is not required for admission, but is suggested as adequate preparation for university-level coursework:
- Four years of English (with a substantial writing component).
- Four years of social studies.
- Three years of college-preparatory science.
- Three years of a second language.
- Three years of college-preparatory mathematics.
Visit Undergraduate Admissions to learn more.
Freshman Admission to the Program
Transfer students interested in minoring in Theatre should meet with the Academic Manager to be placed in the program. No audition or interview is required.
Transfer Admission to the Program
Transfer students interested in minoring in Theatre should meet with the Academic Manager to be placed in the program. No audition or interview is required.
Current UB Students Applying to the Program
Current students interested in minoring in Theatre should meet with the Academic Manager to be placed in the program. No audition or interview is required.