Wayne State University, Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre & Dance

Overview

The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre & Dance at Wayne State University is a dynamic center for the study, practice, and production of theatre and dance in the heart of Detroit. Its mission is to engage, educate, and empower diverse student-artists through rigorous artistic training and creative practice while enriching the cultural life of Detroit and communities around the world.

As part of Wayne State’s College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, the department offers students opportunities to develop their artistic voices, technical skills, and professional practices within a collaborative and inclusive environment. Through classroom study, performances, productions, and engagement with guest artists and the broader community, students gain hands-on experience that connects academic learning with the realities of the performing arts.

The department is committed to fostering a professional and educational environment grounded in dignity, respect, safety, and inclusion. Its community guidelines emphasize respect for individual identities and backgrounds, bodily autonomy, privacy, personal safety, and the contributions of every member of the department.

Located at Wayne State University in Detroit, the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre & Dance combines rigorous arts education with the energy and cultural richness of an urban setting. With its focus on artistic excellence, community engagement, and empowering the next generation of performers and theatre and dance professionals, the department serves as an important part of Detroit’s vibrant performing arts community.