Director's Message

The University of Florida School of Theatre and Dance is a place where diversity, discovery and risk form the foundation for one of the most exciting theatre and dance programs in the United States. The Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion, a state-of-the-art 46,000 square feet of performance, teaching, design, production, and office space opened in the fall of 2004 and provides for our student actors, dancers and designers some of the finest theatre and dance facilities available anywhere.

The theatre and dance programs at the University of Florida are fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre and the National Association of Schools of Dance, respectively. Our faculty are internationally recognized for their outstanding teaching, creativity, scholarship, and professional experience that empowers their students to forge successful careers. We are fortunate to educate our students in the City of Gainesville, a community that values arts and culture. These values are especially personified in our department by the Friends of Theatre and Dance, a community, parent, and alumni organization which supports our students through fund raising and social activities.

By competing in regional and national competitions such as The American College Theatre Festival, The American College Dance Festival and design competitions at The Southeast Theater Conference each year, many of our students receive national and international awards and scholarships for their artistry and academic success. UF theatre and dance students also have special opportunities each year for performance and study experiences throughout the world. Recently UF students traveled to Ireland, Austria, The Czech Republic and Israel for performance, production, and educational opportunities. Our alumni work around the globe in the best theatres, studios, dance companies, organizations and entertainment venues in the industry.

I welcome you to view our website and I invite you to visit our beautiful campus and theatre and dance facilities. Schedule a tour, observe a class, or attend a performance. Your interest in the UF School of Theatre and Dance is appreciated and we would like to hear from you. I hope to see you soon in our theatres and studios.
All the best,

Paul F. Favini
Acting Director
UF School of Theatre and Dance


Paul Favini, Acting Director
UF School of Theatre and Dance
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