Department of
Performing Arts

With a distinguished faculty of artists, composers, conductors, playwrights, and performers, and a comprehensive body of over 300 talented undergraduate and graduate students, the Department of Performing Arts continues to educate the next generation of creative leaders in Texas. Whether you’re pursuing a career in Musical Theatre, Dance, Music, Music Education, or Theatre, the Department of Performing Arts provides an environment where you can participate and grow. Our outstanding faculty, coupled with small class sizes, ensures that you will receive individual attention and the skills needed to thrive in your career.

Why Study the Performing Arts at Tarleton?

We offer student-centered programs that start with quality teaching and include a hands-on, interactive learning environment. There’s no better combination to enhance one’s educational development.

Interested in majoring in Music or Theatre at Tarleton State? We’d love to hear from you! Students of any major can also participate in our dozens of concerts and productions each year, both onstage and behind the scenes. Complete the interest form below to tell us a little about yourself and how you’d like to get involved.

For more than one hundred years, Tarleton State University has served as an important center of music education in North Central Texas. Today we continue to provide a first-rate education for future professional musicians and music educators. We also provide a variety of musical opportunities for all Tarleton students.

The Tarleton State University Theatre Program, Texan Theatre,  provides students with a dynamic and engaging education in the art of theatre. Through hands-on experience in acting, directing, design, technical theatre, and playwriting, we prepare students for careers in the performing arts and beyond. Our program encourages creativity, collaboration, and artistic exploration while offering meaningful opportunities for students across the university to participate in live theatre productions.

Main Office

Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center, Room 105

Box T-0320 Stephenville, TX 76402

Phone: 254-968-9245

Fax: 254-968-9239

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Department Head

Dr. Troy Robertson

Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center, Room 105B

254-968-9245

Dr. Troy Robertson