Mission:

The mission of the Department of Theatre and the Clarence Brown Theatre Company shall be to achieve regional, national and international distinction by:

 - Providing quality programs of study at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

 - Supporting a resident professional theatre to foster professional standards of production and performance.

 - Enriching the study and practice of theatre with projects and pursuits which facilitate national and international artistic exchange among teachers, students and professional artists.

 - Providing a cultural resource for both the university and the larger East Tennessee community.

The Master of Fine Arts in Theatre shall provide an educational and artistic foundation for a life of work and research in theatre.