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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

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Classes in the Theatre Department stand at the crossroads of all the arts -- literary, performing, visual, digital and electronic -- and are open to all students. Whether you are looking for professional training or for a place to explore your artistic side, our classes and productions will strengthen your art and craft and deepen your understanding and appreciation of your own creativity. Being located in New Haven means you will have incredible opportunities to engage in the highest quality artistic experiences -- especially at our outstanding regional award-winning theater companies. You'll have unparalleled access to working with the very best theater professionals as guest artists and designers -- all of whom have Broadway and Off-Broadway credentials. This means that our students graduate with real-world experiences and immediate connections to the performance industry.

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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Songs for a New World
(3/4/21 - 3/6/21)
Southern Connecticut State University
Sweat
(11/19/20 - 11/22/20)
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