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PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Ranked one of the "Best Schools for Theater" by The Princeton Review
•Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Performing Arts — 41 credits including core courses and electives
TRAINING
•Production-centered philosophy: students learn theatre by making theatre
•Courses span acting, directing, design, technical production, stage management, playwriting, musical theatre, dance, voice and movement, dramatic literature, arts administration, and more
•Performance venues include Klein Theatre and Studio 115 (student-managed black box)
•All theatre majors must enroll in theatre practicum each semester (except senior project semester)
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Judge Reinhold — actor known for Beverly Hills Cop, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and The Santa Clause franchises
•Ilona Dulaski ('64) — 50+ year career as actress, singer, and voice-over artist; credits at Signature Theatre, Kennedy Center, and TV's Homicide: Life on the Street
•Desiree Marie Velez — actress with credits including Super Mario Brothers, HBO's Oz, and Matlock
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Significant student employment program in scene shop, costume shop, box office, and management office
•Internship and hiring connections with Williamstown Theatre Festival, New York Theatre Workshop, Wolf Trap, The Kennedy Center, Ford's Theatre, Arena Stage, Signature Theatre
•Guest artists program brings professional practitioners to campus
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Musical Theatre minor (24 credits) and Arts Administration minor available
•Alpha Psi Omega national theatre honor society chapter on campus
Academic info
Snapshot
3.75
Avg GPA (W)
80%
Admit Rate
school-wide
67%
Grad Rate
3,566
Enrollment
$60,613
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,667
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$14,640
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,560
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$10,304
$30-48k$11,061
$48-75k$15,477
$75-110k$26,212
$110k+$30,986
Program info updated 3d ago
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Ranked one of the "Best Schools for Theater" by The Princeton Review
•Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Performing Arts — 41 credits including core courses and electives
TRAINING
•Production-centered philosophy: students learn theatre by making theatre
•Courses span acting, directing, design, technical production, stage management, playwriting, musical theatre, dance, voice and movement, dramatic literature, arts administration, and more
•Performance venues include Klein Theatre and Studio 115 (student-managed black box)
•All theatre majors must enroll in theatre practicum each semester (except senior project semester)
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Judge Reinhold — actor known for Beverly Hills Cop, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and The Santa Clause franchises
•Ilona Dulaski ('64) — 50+ year career as actress, singer, and voice-over artist; credits at Signature Theatre, Kennedy Center, and TV's Homicide: Life on the Street
•Desiree Marie Velez — actress with credits including Super Mario Brothers, HBO's Oz, and Matlock
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Significant student employment program in scene shop, costume shop, box office, and management office
•Internship and hiring connections with Williamstown Theatre Festival, New York Theatre Workshop, Wolf Trap, The Kennedy Center, Ford's Theatre, Arena Stage, Signature Theatre
•Guest artists program brings professional practitioners to campus
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Musical Theatre minor (24 credits) and Arts Administration minor available
•Alpha Psi Omega national theatre honor society chapter on campus
Updated 3d ago
