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Rochester, 14618
(585) 389-2603
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology

Bachelor of Science in Dance Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts with Adolescence Certification in English

Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts with Childhood Education

Minor in Acting

Minor in Dance

Minor in Musical Theatre

Minor in Theatre Design and Technology

Minor in Theatre Arts


Nazareth’s theatre arts degree program hones your talents and prepares you for a life in the arts. Every day in classrooms, rehearsal halls, and studio settings, you will train to reach new depths and use your talents to move audiences. You will study a variety of areas — from technical and design courses to acting and directing. These courses offer a thorough grounding in the history and philosophies behind theatre works, as well as the ability to analyze plays for production.

Notable Alumni Include:

MJ Casey, Scott Charles, Mary Tiballi, Becca Pickett, Audra Cramer




Faculty Info:

Yuanting Zhao, Corinne Aquilina, Paige Cummings, Nicolette Hart, Anthony R. Bisbano, Julie A. Covach, William A. Daugherty, Brett A. Smock, Sarah Wilhelm, Lindsay Korth, Matthew Ames, Patricia L. Browne, Robert H. Moss, Jean G. Ryon, Edward T. Tommasi, Heather Roffe Wiktorski, Kerfala Bangoura, Beth A. Bartholomew, Allison Bohman, Paige Cummings, Marianne Dalton, Staffan Elgelid, Maureen Gorman, Brit Shea Hufham, Cheryl A. Johnson, Jillian Peschken, Michelle L. Pritchard, Mariko Yamada.



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by A.A. Cristi - July 03, 2024


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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Curtains Young@Part
(3/30/23 - 4/2/23)
Nazareth College
John Proctor is the Villain in Broadway John Proctor is the Villain
(2/24/22 - 2/27/22)
PHOTOS
CAST
Callahan Theatre - Nazareth College Arts Center
PIPPIN in Broadway PIPPIN
(10/21/21 - 10/24/21)
Callahan Theatre - Nazareth College Arts Center
Nickel and Dimed
(11/7/20 - 11/7/20)
Nazareth College
Chaplin in Broadway Chaplin
(4/16/20 - 4/19/20)
Nazareth College of Rochester
Mrs. Sorken
(11/2/19 - 11/3/19)
Nazareth College
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
(4/20/18 - 4/22/18)
Nazareth College
Floyd Collins
(11/13/15 - 11/22/15)
Nazareth College
The Threepenny Opera in Broadway The Threepenny Opera
(4/12/13 - 4/21/13)
Nazareth College
Ordinary Days in Broadway Ordinary Days
(11/9/12 - 11/18/12)
Nazareth College
Spring Awakening
(4/20/12 - 4/29/12)
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Almost, Maine
(2/17/12 - 2/26/12)
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Dames at Sea
(11/12/11 - 11/20/11)
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As You Like It
(10/14/11 - 10/23/11)
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Babes in Arms
(4/9/11 - 4/17/11)
PHOTOS
CAST
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Grimm
(2/18/11 - 2/27/11)
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
(11/12/10 - 11/21/10)
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