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Welcome from the Chair

Our programs build on a long-standing tradition that melds intensive professional training in performance and production with an outstanding liberal arts education.

You’ll study, learn and create in exceptional performance and teaching facilities – from the state-of-the-art Alexander Kasser Theater to fully equipped dance studios and shops. Well-connected faculty and guest artists will instruct, inspire and mentor you, providing you with the personalized attention and networking opportunities you need to grow and develop as a theatre and dance professional.

Our proximity to Manhattan lets you experience world-class performances and make seamless professional connections.

Classes often visit the theatre district and robust internship and summer stock opportunities let you fully immerse yourself in the professional world. Further afield, we offer exciting opportunities for international study in cities like London, Berlin and Prague.

Our nationally known program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)  the National Association of Schools of  Dance (NASD) as well as the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT). Our students travel and compete each year in the American College Dance and Theatre Festivals (ACTF and ACDA), regularly returning home with prestigious awards.

I hope that as you explore our web pages and learn more about us, you, too, will want to join our Theatre and Dance family. I encourage you to visit us and look forward to seeing you on campus.