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Kingston,Rhode Island 02881
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Theatre Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Stage Management

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Directing

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Education

Minor in Music Voice Performance


The URI Theatre program provides a conservatory experience in a pre-professional liberal arts setting. Our distinguished faculty, guest artists and staff place an equal emphasis on the theoretical and practical understanding of theatre. Artistically vibrant, relevant and rooted in collaboration, our unique production program enriches all students and serves the educational and cultural needs of the university and the greater community.

Faculty Info:

James Horban, David T. Howard, Paula McGlasson, Max Ponticelli, Rachel Walshe.



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Guest Artists Set For Connecticut Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
by Stephi Wild - November 27, 2024


Connecticut Ballet, under the artistic direction of Brett Raphael, announced the celebrated guests artists who will appear in the company's 40th anniversary production of its holiday blockbuster, Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. 

Andrew Burnap, Anthony Michael Lopez, and More Join OTHELLO
by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2024


The upcoming revival of Shakespeare's Othello has found its cast, joining previously announced Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal. Check out who will join the lineup here!

Long Wharf Theatre Names New Leadership Team Members, Board Members at Launch of 60th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - October 28, 2024


Long Wharf Theatre has named Briona Jenkins the new Director of Development and Eric Gershman the interim Managing Director.

Connecticut Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER to Celebrate 40th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 11, 2024


Connecticut Ballet will mark the 40th anniversary of THE NUTCRACKER with performances in Stamford and Hartford, offering audiences a chance to experience this holiday classic. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Gamm Theatre Announces New Fellows for Milestone Season
by A.A. Cristi - September 10, 2024


Gamm Theatre has announced the Season 40 Fellows, highlighting the new cohort of artists and their upcoming contributions to the theater's programming.

Andrew Burnap Joins Cast of Thriller Film From Chris Long
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The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents 2024 C. Hartman Kuhn Award to Violist Marvin Moon
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Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces New Members To Leadership Team & New Artistic Leadership Model
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Andrew Burnap and Danny Wolohan Complete The Cast of SPAIN at Second Stage Theater
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by Blair Ingenthron - September 10, 2023


The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) will welcome three new fellows to its 2023-24 Gamm Fellowship Program.

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Managing Director Amy Gravell  Will Depart the Gamm
by Stephi Wild - March 31, 2023


The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre announced that Amy Gravell will be leaving the organization after almost 4 years and three seasons effective this June. Gravell will continue to lead the theater’s operations until that time, after which she will assume her new role as president of St. Mary Academy – Bay View in Riverside, R.I. Gravell is a proud alumna of the all-female, independent Catholic school serving pre-school through grade 12.

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by Blair Ingenthron - February 26, 2023


The Chicago area's 50th annual Bach Week Festival will present five distinctly different Baroque concert programs in Chicago and Evanston, Illinois, April 28 to May 14, 2023.



Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Marie Antoinette
(10/12/23 - 10/22/23)
University of Rhode Island Theatre Department
The Wizard of Oz (R.S.C. 1987)
(4/21/22 - 5/1/22)
University of Rhode Island
The Wizard of Oz (R.S.C. 1987)
(4/21/22 - 5/1/22)
University of Rhode Island Theatre Department
The Wizard of Oz (R.S.C. 1987)
(4/21/22 - 5/1/22)
University of Rhode Island Theatre Department
Silent Sky
(10/14/21 - 10/24/21)
University of Rhode Island
SPEAKING OUT - A CALL TO ACTION: The Art of Protest - Agents of Change in Rhode Island! in Broadway SPEAKING OUT - A CALL TO ACTION: The Art of Protest - Agents of Change in Rhode Island!
(1/19/21 - 2/26/21)
University of Rhode Island
Short Play Collection: Funeral Parlor; Naomi in the Living Room; The Philadelphia; For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls; Thinking Up a New Name for the A
(12/3/20 - 12/13/20)
University of Rhode Island
MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT
(4/16/20 - 4/26/20)
University of Rhode Island
Radical Women Politically Engaged
(3/20/20 - 3/22/20)
University of Rhode Island Providence Campus
She Kills Monsters
(11/14/19 - 11/24/19)
University of Rhode Island

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