So, in reality, TBTG is the producing arm of the Department of Theater and Dance. The TBTG Mainstage Season consists of five to six productions. These are three to four plays, one musical, and one dance concert, which are produced in this season during the regular academic year by the Department of Theater and Dance. They are usually directed by faculty or guest artists and provide the fuller stage and production experience many students desire. Play selection is done by the TBTG Production Committee, who try to program the season so that the department presents as wide a variety of theater and dance as possible.
Selection occurs during the latter part of the fall semester for the next academic year.
Students are encouraged to submit plays for consideration during the first two months of the semester and have an elected representative on the Production Committee. Play Selection Worksheets are available in the department office. B. IUP Dance Theater Company Our dance performance company, IUP Dance Theater, is composed of 20 members who perform two concerts annually on campus, including works of guest artists. The company also performs at various dance conferences and tours regionally. Membership is by audition only.