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Niagara University,New York 14109
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Design & Production Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Performance Bachelor of Fine Arts in General Theatre
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Our curriculum is uniquely designed, fusing a conservatory approach to theatre training with a liberal arts education. To better prepare students for success and the realities of careers in professional theatre, our programs require an intense schedule and disciplined focus on both academic coursework and practical production experience. Niagara University Theatre requires a greater time commitment than other programs, but the benefits are significant.
Notable Alumni Include:
Brandon Sierra, John Overbeck, Armand Schultz, Carmen Ruby Floyd, Ryan Murphy, Lindsay M. Pizzuto.
Faculty Info:
Steven Braddock, Chris Cooper, Marilyn Deighton, Josie DiVincenzo, Teodoro Dragonieri, David Dwyer, Adriano Gatto, Mary Kofahl, Gary Marino, Bridget Moriarty, D.M.A., Mara Neimanis, David Peterson, Ph.D., Amanda Lytle Sharpe, Natalie Slipko, Maureen Stevens, Amy Teal, Paul Todaro, Brother Augustine Towey, C.M., Terri Filips Vaughan, Dr. Sharon Onevelo Watkinson, Ph. D., Leah Wietig, Doug Zschiegner.
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Some of Broadway's great talents will once again be merging with the best of Buffalo's own actors to present a beloved hit from 1964--Jerry Herman's HELLO, DOLLY! Starring Buffalo, led by Artistic Director Drew Fornarola, has assembled a cast of nearly 50 for it's concert presentation of the classic show.
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The PIE Story Theatre Holiday Stories and Carols CD is celebrating ten years this month. Produced in 2012, the CD features original and adapted holiday stories and carols to celebrate the season. The program was originally a live show that premiered at North Pier Festival Market in Chicago in 1993.
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Carmen Ruby Floyd returns home for a special one-night only concert at Shea’s 710 Theatre on Saturday, April 9 at 8:00 PM. Carmen’s exquisite soprano voice will take us on a melodic journey from her childhood in Buffalo, to her education at Niagara University, and on to the bright lights of Broadway.
Student Blog: In the Same Boat
by Student Blogger: Josie Reynolds
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This semester, I had the privilege and honor to be cast in another production at Niagara University. Vital Signs is a collection of monologues for and about women. This show encapsulates the trials of what being a woman means. It has been super rewarding being in this show, however this experience has been very different and unique to anything I have experienced before.