Department of Theatre & Dance
Art for All
Whatever your interests, there is something for you in the Department of Theatre & Dance. Participating in productions and workshops offer hands-on learning experiences in all areas, from performance to production. And opportunities are open to everyone—regardless of age, experience, or major!
In the classroom, courses in dramatic literature & history, acting, directing, dramaturgy, design, stagecraft, choreography, movement, and management provide a broad base of knowledge across the theatre and dance fields. Students who work on a production or take a class through the Department of Theatre & Dance become innovative collaborators and artists eager to foster community through the performing arts.
Students can get involved with the Department of Theatre & Dance as early as their first semester on campus, so come join the fun!
2023-2024 Productions
Prometheus Burning: an adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
By Tyler Rossi
A Performance SCE from Niko Chen
October 27 and 28
Decker Theatre
Machinal
by Sophie Treadwell
Directed by Erin Coffman ’17
A Performance SCE from Julia Stanley
November 3 and 4
Decker Theatre
Romeo & Juliet
by William Shakespeare
A Directing SCE from Skye Hass
November 17 and 18
Tawes Theatre
Dancescape
Directed by Renee Gerardo
December 1 and 2
Decker Theatre
True West
by Sam Shepard
Directed by Dale Daigle
February 29, March 1 and 2
Tawes Theatre
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
by Joe Tracz
Directed by Abbey Wark
Musical direction by Ernie Green
A Lighting Design SCE by Matt Brader
April 4, 5, and 6
Decker Theatre
The Author of Memories
A Playwriting SCE by Sam Devlin
April 19 and 20
Tawes Theatre
Step into your own spotlight
It's not all fun and games! Oh wait, it is!
Hannah Sauer
Class of 2020 • Little Silver, NJ
MAJORS AND MINORS
- Theatre
- Communications & Media Studies
LEARN BY DOING
- 2 River Theater, Stage Management Intern
- Nederlander Theater, Operations Intern
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Peer Mentor Leader, Zeta Tau Alpha Programming Council,
- Theatre Productions, Presidential Fellow
SUPPORT FROM DONOR PROGRAM
- Francis Waters Scholarship
- Alice C. and William J. Middendorf Jr. Merit Scholarship
Paleena Amy
Class of 2023 • Salisbury, Maryland MAJORS AND MINORS
- Environmental Science and Physics major
- Dance minor
LEARN BY DOING
- Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Yale University
- Cater Society of Junior Fellows
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Dance Club, President
- KAO Secretary, QSC Tutor
Lanning Tyrrel
Class of 2022 • Lavina, Montana MAJORS AND MINORS
- Environmental Science Major
- Theatre Minor
LEARN BY DOING
- Scene Shop Assistant
- Outpost Manager, RAFC
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Kappa Sigma
- Varsity Trap and Skeet Captain, MMA Club
DONOR SUPPORT
- Dean's Award
- Trustees' Scholarship
Jelisaveta Janicijevic
Class of 2022 • White Plains, New York MAJORS AND MINORS
- Human Development and Behavioral Neuroscience Psychology Majors
- Dance Minor
LEARN BY DOING
- Study Abroad in Oulu, Finland
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- George's Generals
- Alpha Omicron Pi, National Dance Honor Society, National Society of Leadership and Success
SUPPORT FROM DONOR PROGRAM
- Constance Stuart Larabee Arts Scholarship
- Hodson Trust Scholarship