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Your next adventure in performing arts begins at NMU. From the sound to the stage, we invite you to discover all that Northern's Department of Theatre and Dance has to offer.
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Students in NMU's Department of Theatre and Dance have plenty of opportunities to perform on stage as well as "make the magic happen" behind the scenes. In major stage productions, intimate plays, or class projects, every aspect of our program is student-driven.
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In addition to an incredible group of faculty, staff, and students right here on NMU's campus, the theatre and dance communities in the Marquette area are strong, supportive, and vibrant. There are an abundance of opportunities to get involved both on and off campus.
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Do you want to know what the Department of Theatre and Dance at NMU has in store for you? Scan the QR code to start your next adventure in performing arts!
Ticketing Information
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To purchase tickets for any show in our season, please visit the link above, stop by the NMU Ticket Office at the Superior Dome, or call the NMU Ticket Office at (906) 227-1032.
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Wildcat Performing Arts Academy
The NMU Wildcat Performing Arts Academy offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and exposure in various arts disciplines such as dance, acting, vocal training, and theatre production. By providing a nurturing environment for artistic development, we aim to equip students with the skills and confidence necessary for success in the performing arts and beyond.
This program is a great opportunity for anyone who is going into musical theatre or those who want to go into a collegiate dance program. --- In more terms/make better.
WPAA Summer Intensives 2026
Dates: June 14-28, 2026
Location: Northern Michigan University - 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855
Age: Students 8th-12th Grade
Department of Theatre and Dance
Bachelor's Degrees
- Acting (BFA)
- Dance (BA/BS)
- Musical Theatre (BFA)
- Theatre Technology and Design (BFA)
- Theatre and Entertainment Arts (BA/BS)
Associate Degrees
- Dance
- Theatre Technology and Design
- Theatre Performance
Minors
- Dance
- Theatre and Entertainment Arts
Why study theatre and dance at NMU?
Studying in the Department of Theatre and Dance provides opportunities to work in your field before you even graduate. You can perform on the Forest Roberts Theatre stage or in the Panowski Black Box Theatre, run a show as a stage manager, and learn the ins and outs of the business from professors who have worked professionally nationally and internationally in dance, musical theatre, and design.
Students performing with Professor Paul Truckey in Sweeney Todd, 2018.
Student performers of the 2019 Holiday Cabaret pose for a photo.
A student runs sound for a performance of Tarzan, 2018.
Students performing in our world premiere ballet East of the Sun, West of the Moon, 2019.
Students working in the scene shop.
Students getting ready for a performance of Beauty and the Beast, 2019.
Give to NMU Theatre and Dance
Show your commitment to growing theatre and dance at Northern with a gift today. Together, we can open new possibilities for our students to make and produce art. To give online, click on the button below, or call the NMU Foundation at 906-227-2627. Thank you.