Florida State University
540 W. Call St.
Tallahassee, FL, 32306
(850) 644-7224
Chairperson: Kris Salata, ksalata@fsu.edu
Department Contact: Megan Mellino, mellino@fsu.edu
Academic Year: August to August
Degrees Offered: BA, BFA, MA, MFA, PhD
Program Objectives: Our mission is to use the evolving, live, collaborative art of theatre to develop artists and scholars who have a lifelong passion for the arts.
History: Founded in 1973 under the vision and leadership of then-Dean Richard G. Fallon, the School of Theatre enjoys a national reputation, in large part, because of the excellence of its undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as a gifted faculty of nationally recognized professional artists/educators. For 39 years, the School of Theatre has been providing outstanding programs for its students in Tallahassee, Sarasota, and around the world.
Facilities, Classrooms, and Theatres: The Richard G. Fallon Theatre is the School of Theatre’s largest performance space with seating for over 488. This traditional proscenium theatre, named for Dean Emeritus Richard G. Fallon, recently underwent renovations to its electrical, power, and lighting systems which now provide the support for intelligent lighting systems, new projection systems, and more. Hosting over 150 productions since it opened its doors in 1970, the Richard G. Fallon Theatre has been voted Tallahassee’s Best Place to See a Play for the past seven consecutive years. The Lab Theatre is a three-quarters thrust stage with a seating capacity for 150 theatre patrons. Established in 1987 as a performing venue for the School of Theatre, the Lab Theatre provides a truly unique and intimate theatre experience. The Lab Theatre recently underwent renovations to upgrade the lighting and power distribution systems, and the air conditioning system.
Scholarships and/or Assistantships: Academic scholarships are available for all programs