Theater, Dance, and Film Studies Department
Theater, Dance and Film are essential forms of human expression that celebrate creative collaboration and dynamic engagement with our world. Our department provides an introduction to performance, production and history and literature in order to help students engage with and reflect on the world in which they live. Through the critical study of the history of theater, dance and film, and through the embodied practice of these art forms, students will: analyze a diverse array of performances and texts, develop flexible problem-solving methods, cultivate diverse communication skills, practice collaborative processes, and create art.
Learning Outcomes
Through the study of the practice and history of theater, dance and film students will:
- Develop aesthetic appreciation for art and culture
- Learn flexible problem-solving methods
- Acquire diverse communication skills
- Employ collaborative processes
- Create art
Department Info
- P: 540-458-8002
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Theater Department/Lenfest Center
100 Glasgow Street
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Virginia 24450
Upcoming Events
Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14, 2025 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, November 15 at 2 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, March 26 & 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2 pm
W&L Presents Screening of Craig Quintero’s Expanded Reality Films
The films will be screened Sept. 25-26 in the IQ Center, followed by an artist’s talk.
W&L’s Lenfest Center for the Arts Presents 2026-26 Season, ‘Your Gateway to Global Experiences’
Tickets for the entire season will be available to purchase beginning Aug. 15.
W&L Presents an Evening with Playwright and Actor Christine Toy Johnson
Johnson will present excerpts of her recent musical and give a public talk on March 24 at 7 p.m. in Johnson Theater.
