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5795 Lewiston Road
Niagara University,New York 14109
716.286.8329
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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


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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by Student Blogger: Josie Reynolds - March 03, 2021


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. 



Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Independence
(2/26/21 - 2/28/21)
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Rules of Comedy
(1/22/21 - 1/24/21)
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The Laramie Project
(10/15/20 - 10/18/20)
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Sylvia
(2/28/20 - 3/1/20)
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Canker Sores and Other Distractions
(1/24/20 - 1/26/20)
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Curtains
(4/24/14 - 5/4/14)
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