Training
•Rigorous acting and performance training combined with liberal arts exploration
•Tools and techniques from acting, dance, and musical theatre classes
•Performance opportunities from freshman year
•Award-winning practitioner and scholar faculty
•Small classes with personalized instruction
Performance & Productions
•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival participation
•Master classes with Broadway professionals
•Industry showcases with casting directors and agents
Notable Alumni
•Theatre graduates performing at Walt Disney World, NBC Universal, and Universal Studios
•Alumni working at Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center and Ogunquit Playhouse
•Gabrielle Fernandes — performing arts alumna who credits Dean's network with leading to professional bookings
Professional Development
•Study abroad options including Disney College Program and Washington Center
•Full-time performing arts athletic trainer on staff
Degree Flexibility
•Freedom to explore interests outside the arts — liberal arts, sciences, business, and beyond
•Ideal for students who want a well-rounded education alongside performance training