The Department of Theatre at the University of Ottawa is founded on the belief that theatre research and theatre practice can and should exist side by side. Strong theoretical knowledge and sound practical experience influence one another and lead toward greater creative undertakings in whichever facet of theatre one chooses. More information »
Information for students
- Experiential Learning Service
Apply your studies to real world situations, in ways that benefit the community. - Choreography of an impressive academic experience: the successes of Heather-Claire Nortey, graduated student in theatre.
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- Faculty of Arts Students - Graduate
- Do you have questions? Do you need help? The Student Mentoring Centre is here to help students in the Faculty of Arts adjust to university life and succeed in their studies.
News
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Congratulations to Jean-Stéphane Roy, professor at the Department of Theatre, who received the Prix d’excellence artistique avant-scène 2011! (Article in French only)
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Two professors from the Department of Theatre were recognized with Les Prix Rideau Awards 2010
Joël Beddows was recognized as best director for Swimming in the Shallows, which was also designated as best Anglophone production of the year while Jean Stéphane Roy was recognized as best director for Les Médecins de Molière, which was also designated as best Francophone production of the year. Congratulations!
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Kristina Watt, part-time professor at the Department of Theatre has obtained the Prix Rideau Awards for Outstanding Performance, Female for Blackbird, Third Wall Theatre.
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Meet the six Department of Theatre students who wrote, directed, filmed, edited, produced and acted in the film Turning Points, premiering at the Gladstone Theatre January 28-29.
Research
- Joël Beddows recipient of a Research Chair in Canadian Francophonie
- Zen Thespian
Hands-on research leads to advances in the performing arts. How can actors become more aware of the body on stage? - Horizons is an annual publication that presents the richness of recent publications of the Faculty of Arts researchers.
- Research Perspectives is a journal of discovery and invention from the University of Ottawa.
