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Mahwah,New Jersey 07430
201.684.7368
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Acting

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Directing/Stage Management

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Design/Technical Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Theatre Studies


Want to explore the ways that theater has changed the world? And how it expresses and reflects human culture, relationships and behavior? The Theater Studies concentration focuses on the theory, history, and practice of theater as a part of the larger context of art and culture. Coursework will not only focus on theater, but also study other arts including visual arts and film, to better understand the various elements and forms of representation that influence and affect the creation and reception of the interdisciplinary art of theater.

Faculty Info:

Mary Ellen Allison, Marta Bautis, Bonnie Blake, Mack Brandon, Rachel Budin, Peter Campbell, Daniel Ciba, Regina Clark, Gilad Cohen, Satarupa Dasgupta, Meredith Davis, Yolanda Del Amo, Kelly Dolak, Renata Gangemi, Marc Gidal, Shalom Gorewitz, Zach Layton, Ann LePore, Rebecca Leung, Jonathan Lipkin, Lisa Lutter, Lawrence Mascia, Nakia Matthias, Edna Negron, Ben Neill, David Oh, John Peffer, Christopher Reali, Rowlett Neel Scott, Ruma Sen, Beba Shamash, Jackie Skrzynski, Sarah Stackhouse, Maria Vail, Terra D. Vandergaw, Joel Weissman.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
The Wolves
(4/12/24 - 4/20/24)
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Fing A
(3/6/24 - 3/13/24)
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Cabaret (1998 Version)
(11/3/23 - 11/11/23)
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Squonk Opera in Broadway Squonk Opera
(10/5/21 - 10/6/21)
Berrie Center, Ramapo College of New Jersey [1074
DIAVOLO in Broadway DIAVOLO
(6/24/21 - 6/30/21)
Berrie Center, Ramapo College of New Jersey [1074
Ryan & Ryan Piano Duo in Broadway Ryan & Ryan Piano Duo
(6/17/21 - 6/23/21)
Berrie Center, Ramapo College of New Jersey [1074

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