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Department of Theatre and Dance

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Keene,New Hampshire 03435
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Dance - Theatre Design

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Dance - Dance

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Dance - Acting


The Theatre and Dance Department offers you a wide range of creative possibilities including working on original work, performing in musical theatre, designing productions, performing and choreographing dance, and even more. There are no limits where your talent can take you. We have a caring, dedicated faculty committed to your success that will help you navigate the specific demands of our curriculum. What makes our program unique is the way in which you are included as an integral part of our department's ongoing creative scholarship and activities. You will benefit from this life-changing experience.

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by Josh Sharpe - May 06, 2024


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Kennedy Center Hosts American College Theater Festival National Awards; Plus Finalists and Award Winners
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 27, 2022


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 12, 2021


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Perseverance Theatre has hired Joshua Midgett as its next managing director. Midgett will join the company's leadership team this fall as Perseverance launches its 40th season, reporting to the Board of Directors alongside Art Rotch, who's transitioning from his longtime role as executive artistic director to that of artistic director.  

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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Hell and Back by Sheri Wilner
(4/28/22 - 4/28/22)
Keene State College
Church & State
(10/8/19 - 10/12/19)
Keene State College
COMPANY
(11/15/17 - 11/18/17)
KEENE STATE COLLEGE
LITTLE WOMEN
(11/18/15 - 11/21/15)
KEENE STATE COLLEGE

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