Training & Productions
•Interdisciplinary program combining theatre, education, and communication arts
•Three major productions annually with hands-on production experience
•Access to the 1,100-seat Sette LaVerghetta Center and Black Box Theatre
•Over 20 ensembles available for performance opportunities
Notable Alumni
•Jean Kerr ('43) - playwright of the Broadway hit Mary, Mary and bestselling author of Please Don't Eat the Daisies •Michele Knotz - voice actor known for Jessie, Misty, and Nurse Joy in the Pokemon anime series Professional Development
•Pennsylvania Department of Education approved teacher-certification pathway
•Theatre Education candidates complete 190 hours of fieldwork before student teaching
•11:1 student-to-faculty ratio with personalized mentorship
Degree Flexibility
•Graduates are certified to teach Communication Arts, including English, theatre, and non-print media, at the secondary level
•Qualifies graduates to teach in public and private middle and high schools
Value
•Ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report (2026)
