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Located at a world-renowned academic institution, the Committee on Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS) offers undergraduate and graduate programs alongside a growing dance program, fostering experimentation and critical thinking to prepare students for leadership in the performing arts.
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Explore the TAPS directories to discover the faculty, lecturers, staff, and graduate students who inspire the future of performing arts, ensure the smooth operation of our department, and enrich our vibrant academic and artistic community.
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Graduate Program

UChicago's TAPS PhD is a personalized, interdisciplinary program combining theater and performance studies with a joint doctorate in a cooperating field, integrating coursework, oral exams, practice-based research, a joint dissertation, and teaching.
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The undergraduate TAPS program animates the intersection of theory and practice, drawing on faculty expertise, Chicago-area artists, and state-of-the-art facilities at the Logan Center for the Arts.
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Students of all abilities can engage with dance through courses, seminars, and student organizations, guided by professional artists and scholars across campus and the broader Chicago area.
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Performance Program

Whether you're a first-timer or seasoned performer, TAPS offers a range of ways to perform, create, and collaborate — from mainstage productions and workshops to devised work and student showcases — all supported by hands-on mentorship from faculty, staff, and guest artists.
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Auditions are open to all current University of Chicago students, regardless of major. Every quarter is a new opportunity to get involved and start learning, making friends, and making art!
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University Theater Season

Melissa Van Wyk

Areas of Study: Department of East Asian Languages & Civilizations Committee on Theater and Performance Studies Department of East Asian Languages & Civilizations Curriculum Vitae

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Assistant Professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations; Committee on Theater and Performance Studies; and the College

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