The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance

Contributing to the fields of theatre, dance, performance, performance studies and arts leadership, "PPP" continues to support the next generation of leaders in arts, academia and beyond.

In 2022, the Performance as Public Practice area (M.A./M.F.A./Ph.D. in Theatre) program at The University of Texas at Austin marks its 20th anniversary. 

In its first two decades Performance as Public Practice (PPP) has significantly contributed to the fields of theatre, dance, performance, performance studies, theatre studies, dance studies and arts leadership on an international scale through its training of accomplished citizen-artist-scholars. Graduates of the program teach at major universities; publish books; produce new works for the stage; and run theatres, performances, spaces, and companies. They are arts leaders, academic leaders and civic leaders alike. 

PPP @20: Celebrating 20 Years Of Performance As Public Practice