Department of Theatre
“The arts are an essential element of education, just like reading, writing, and arithmetic…music, dance, painting, and theater are all keys that unlock profound human understanding and accomplishment.”
— William Bennett, Former US Secretary of Education
Mission Statement
The Department of Theatre and Dance is committed to building on the mission of Brigham Young University-Idaho and of the College of Performing and Visual Arts. Our highest aim is to embrace talented students from throughout the Church and provide them spiritual and academic opportunities in all aspects of the creative process of theatre. This will be achieved within an environment that fosters individual creativity and committment to the principles of the restored Gospel. We are committed to training artists and disciple leaders--in various theatrical disciplines--who are prepared for lifelong learning as artists, parents, citizens and church members.