UTSA’s new Dramatic Arts program greeted its first students in Fall 2025, combining training in performance and stagecraft with the study of drama and performance history, storytelling, and technology. Key courses available in acting for stage, screen, and emerging media; stage management; directing; playwriting; stagecraft; dance; and more. All this, plus stage and screen performance opportunities every semester.
The program is highly experiential, with opportunities for internships, professional networking, and building your resume or reel for a career as performer; director; writer; teacher; scholar; designer of sets, costumes, lighting, projection, or sound; and more. You will meet pros from leading local theaters and with national experience. You will work with leading PhD scholars, MFA artists, and more. You will join a community of dedicated collaborators and experience the cutting-edge Buena Vista Theater facilities on UTSA's Downtown Campus and you’ll learn about lots of opportunities to get involved on productions.
For more information about our new courses and program or to discuss donations or sponsorships, please contact Paul Ardoin or to be added to the program mailing list.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Join UT San Antonio Dramatic Arts for an outdoor production of A Midsummer Night's Dream!
Performances will take place on the Brenan Lawn at the Main Campus. Shows begin at 7:30PM on the weekends of October 16, 17, and 18th and October 23, 24, and 25th. Admission is completely free.
On October 17th, arrive early to enjoy the first Rowdy Renaissance Faire starting at 5:30PM!
Rowdy Renaissance Faire
Experience the first ever UT San Antonio Rowdy Renaissance Faire!
The festivities will take place on the Brenan Lawn on October 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..
Visitors can enjoy live bard music alongside entertaining games. Make sure to enter the costume contest, with plenty of other activities to explore throughout the evening. Rowdy Renaissance Faire is sponsored by Rock & Brews Restaurant.
Setting Up Shop, episode 1
Check out our five-part documentary web series about our first year and first musical production!
Donate to the Dramatic Arts program!
Thank you for your interest in supporting Dramatic Arts at UT San Antonio. This program invites students to develop their craft through performance, design, directing, stage management, and work in rehearsal spaces that reflect the needs of a growing creative community. Your support strengthens the resources that prepare students for the wide range of opportunities in San Antonio’s vibrant arts scene and helps them bring new stories to audiences across the city.
