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New York,New York 10065
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theater

Master of Arts in Theatre

Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting


The Department of Theatre studies stage production and the relationship between text and performance. The major requires courses in practical hands-on work as well as the study of theoretical, critical and historical approaches to theatre in order to give students an understanding of all aspects of the art form. The curriculum was developed with an emphasis on professional standards.

Notable Alumni Include:

Charly Evon Simpson




Faculty Info:

Bosch, Barbara Calderon, Ian Chang, Dongshin Chatterjee, Deepsikha Felner, Mira Kalb, Jonathan Krumholz, Brad Mosher, Gregory Orenstein, Claudia Thompson, Louisa



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