戏剧课程通过将表演，导演，设计和制作方面的实际创造性工作与对文学，历史和表演理论的深入学术探索相结合，从而提供了模范的文科学习课程，这被认为是人类交流的基本方式。我们的戏剧艺术系是高度成就的导演，演员，设计师和编剧，致力于大学教学的使命。我们的戏剧和表演研究学院的教师具有广泛的出版，编辑和讲学资历，是各自领域公认的领导者。在华盛顿大学戏剧的所有领域，都鼓励学生带头进行艺术创作，问题解决，合作和学术研究。我们的学生表演，写作，导演，设计和管理主要作品。他们深入研究档案和图书馆资料库，并通过演讲和写作交流他们
The drama curriculum provides an exemplary liberal arts course of study by combining practical creative work in acting, directing, design, and production with intensive scholarly exploration of the literature, history, and theory of performance, understood as a fundamental mode of human communication. Our theater arts faculty are highly accomplished directors, actors, designers and playwrights who are devoted to the mission of university teaching. Our scholarly theater and performance studies faculty are world-recognized leaders in their fields with extensive publishing, editing, and lecturing credentials. In all areas of drama at Washington University, students are encouraged to take the lead in artistic creation, problem solving, collaboration, and scholarly research. Our students act, write for, direct, design, and manage major productions. They delve into archives and library stacks, and communicate their findings in speech and writing, gaining intellectual self-confidence and independence. In every aspect of our work, the drama faculty provide challenges and guidance for students with a mind toward their self-realization as artists, thinkers, and leaders.