Mission Statement
The School of Theater at George Mason University provides students with a dynamic and collaborative program in an inclusive learning environment which promotes creativity, initiative, and greater awareness of diverse identities and cultural experiences.
Theater is a universal expression of the human spirit.
Whether study in the School of Theater at George Mason University leads to a career in professional theater or enriches a future elsewhere, we engage the whole artist-citizen by combining practical training and liberal arts education. Our students learn through classroom instruction, individualized mentorship and hands-on experience while contributing to the success of thought-provoking plays and musicals in multiple venues. They learn to solve problems creatively, think critically, write clearly, and express themselves comfortably through speech and movement while forging partnerships with peers, faculty, staff, and local and national artistic communities.
Belonging and Inclusive Engagement
The School of Theater is committed to living out the mission and values of George Mason University and the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA).
We are dedicated to practicing inclusive excellence and belonging by putting forth diverse and accessible productions, expanding the theater canon to include historically marginalized communities, engaging in critical dialogue in the art community, and cultivating learning environments that support the growth of all George Mason University students. We strive to provide opportunities for students and audiences alike to grow, imagine, and cultivate equitable futures for the American theater and beyond.
Our commitment to belonging and inclusive engagement includes the continued review and revision of our goals and practices as our community shifts and evolves.