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Dean College

School of the Arts

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Franklin,Massachusetts 02038
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Production and Design

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies

Minor in Theatre


Theatre has the power to build bridges and open hearts. And with a major in theatre from Dean College, you’ll have the hands-on experience and educational foundation to build a dynamic career in any aspect of the theatre world. Pursue your passion for the theatre. From singing and acting to stage management and set design, the theatre program at Dean College has it all.

Notable Alumni Include:

Emily Ellett, James Sparks, Chelsea Hermann




Faculty Info:

Marc Arentsen, Daniel B. Kosar, David Rockwell, Ali Angelone, Timothy Ayres-Kerr, James T Beauregard, Rebecca Campbell, Frank Campofelice, Richard Gamble, Ava Gaudet, Sean Patrick Gibbons, Lisa Granata, Aubrey Deeker Hernandez, Caitlin Howle, Marcus Denard Johnson, Eva Kendrick, Tracy Lane, Natalie Newman Locke, Careena Melia, Sandra Myatt, Mike Martini, Amy Del Santo, Courtney Shimer, Tereza Swanda.



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by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2024


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by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2024


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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
All Shook Up
(11/16/22 - 11/21/22)
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Clybourne Park
(2/17/22 - 2/20/22)
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You Can't Take It with You
(12/2/21 - 12/5/21)
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I Hate Hamlet
(12/2/21 - 12/5/21)
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La B?te
(2/20/20 - 2/23/20)
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La Bête
(2/20/20 - 2/23/20)
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WONDERFUL TOWN
(11/21/19 - 11/25/19)
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THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE in Broadway THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
(11/20/19 - 11/24/19)
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CATCH ME IF YOU CAN in Broadway CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
(4/3/19 - 4/7/19)
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Footloose
(11/14/18 - 11/18/18)
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CURTAINS
(4/11/18 - 4/15/18)
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LEGALLY BLONDE
(11/15/17 - 11/19/17)
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AMERICAN IDIOT
(3/29/17 - 4/2/17)
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INTO THE WOODS
(11/16/16 - 11/20/16)
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In the Heights
(4/8/15 - 4/12/15)
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Spring Awakening in Broadway Spring Awakening
(4/2/14 - 4/6/14)
PHOTOS
CAST
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Much Ado About Nothing in Broadway Much Ado About Nothing
(2/26/14 - 3/2/14)
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GODSPELL
(4/2/13 - 4/8/13)
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Romeo and Juliet
(2/27/13 - 3/3/13)
CAST
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Oklahoma! in Broadway Oklahoma!
(11/14/12 - 11/18/12)
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Hairspray
(3/27/12 - 4/1/12)
PHOTOS
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Chicago
(9/27/11 - 10/2/11)
CAST
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