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PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Flexible, individualized path designed for multi-hyphenate artists (director-dramaturg, playwright-deviser, producer-actor, stage manager-producer, teaching artist-theatre maker)
•Students design their own plan of study in close collaboration with an advisor
•Senior capstone project showcasing development of skills and unique artistic voice
TRAINING
•Courses in psychology, art, history, music, political science, human rights, communications, and digital media alongside theatre
•Especially valued by students pursuing a minor, double major, or dual degree
•Skills in critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and effective communication — highly transferable
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Extensive production experience through Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT)
•Opportunities for stage managers, assistant directors, dramaturgs, and creative leadership roles
•Students direct and produce original work in student-led projects
•May audition for CRT and student productions, and can apply as assistant designers
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jean Marie Keevins (BA '99) — Emmy-nominated creative executive; puppet supervisor on Apple TV+ Helpsters
•Daniel Joseph Lauria ('92) — father on The Wonder Years
•Ron Palillo ('72) — Horshack in Welcome Back, Kotter
Academic info
Snapshot
3.79
Avg GPA (W)
52%
Admit Rate
school-wide
84%
Grad Rate
19,835
Enrollment
$73,997
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$25,097
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$21,044
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,712
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$15,193
$30-48k$16,339
$48-75k$20,608
$75-110k$28,285
$110k+$33,797
Program info updated 3d ago
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Flexible, individualized path designed for multi-hyphenate artists (director-dramaturg, playwright-deviser, producer-actor, stage manager-producer, teaching artist-theatre maker)
•Students design their own plan of study in close collaboration with an advisor
•Senior capstone project showcasing development of skills and unique artistic voice
TRAINING
•Courses in psychology, art, history, music, political science, human rights, communications, and digital media alongside theatre
•Especially valued by students pursuing a minor, double major, or dual degree
•Skills in critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and effective communication — highly transferable
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Extensive production experience through Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT)
•Opportunities for stage managers, assistant directors, dramaturgs, and creative leadership roles
•Students direct and produce original work in student-led projects
•May audition for CRT and student productions, and can apply as assistant designers
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Jean Marie Keevins (BA '99) — Emmy-nominated creative executive; puppet supervisor on Apple TV+ Helpsters
•Daniel Joseph Lauria ('92) — father on The Wonder Years
•Ron Palillo ('72) — Horshack in Welcome Back, Kotter
Updated 3d ago
