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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts - Acting Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts - Design/Tech Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts - Stage Management Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
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Our NAST-accredited Department of Theatre Arts provides a strong professional training approach to the study of the art and craft of theatre. Students who pursue a BFA in Theatre Arts prepare for a myriad of professional careers as they relate to the student’s personal interests in Acting, Design/Technology, or Stage Management through our specialized and rigorous curriculum. Students pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre prepare for professional performance careers through the BFA program’s intensive curriculum and training. For students interested in a broader/liberal arts theatre education, the BA in Theatre Arts program is the perfect place for a more expansive, less specialized, approach. While there is no audition or interview process for the BA in Theatre Arts Degree, the BFA in Musical Theatre degree, as well as all concentrations within the BFA in Theatre Arts degree do require an in-person audition/interview for admittance into those programs.
Acceptance Rate:
Western Connecticut State University's overall acceptance rate is 84%, and while there isn't specific data on the Theatre Arts department's acceptance rate, it's likely similar to the university's overall rate, making it a relatively accessible program.Faculty Info:
Dr. Justin P. Cowan Associate Chair, Assistant Professor, Musical Director [Musicianship for the MT Actor] Dr. Donald Gagnon Professor [History of Theatre/Senior Portfolio] Frank Herbert Professor [Technical Theatre/Lighting/Playmaking with Children/Play Production] Tim Howard Associate Professor, Coordinator of BFA in Musical Theatre [Acting II/Transition Workshop/MT Workshop] Joni Johns-Lerner Assistant Professor, Costume Shop Manager [Costume Technology I/II] Pam McDaniel Professor, Chair [Acting/Directing] Elizabeth Popiel Professor [Set Design/Costume Design/ Scenic Art/ Intro to Theatre/ Computer Graphics, Puppetry, Theatre Design Fundamentals] Sal Trapani Professor [Acting/Directing/Devised Theatre Workshop/Theatre History]
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Past Student Productions
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Blood at the Root
(4/1/22 - 4/10/22) |
Western Connecticut State University | |
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Blood at the Root
(4/1/22 - 4/10/22) |
Western Connecticut State University | |
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Noises Off
(12/3/21 - 12/5/21) |
Western Connecticut State University | |
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Melancholy Play: a chamber musical
(10/29/21 - 11/7/21) |
Western Connecticut State University | |
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The Radium Girls: A Jaw-Dropping New Musical
(11/27/20 - 11/27/20) |
The Department of Theatre Arts at Western Connecticut State University | |
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THE WHO'S TOMMY
(4/17/20 - 4/26/20) |
WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY |
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Hand to God
(2/27/20 - 3/1/20) |
Western Connecticut State University | |
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The 1940s Radio Hour
(12/5/19 - 12/8/19) |
Western Connecticut State University | |
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A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
(11/8/19 - 11/17/19) |
WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY |
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit
(4/30/19 - 5/7/19) |
Western Connecticut State University | |
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CRAZY FOR YOU
(4/5/19 - 4/14/19) |
Western Connecticut State University | |
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Uncle Vanya (Columbus)
(1/31/19 - 1/31/19) |
Western Connecticut State University | |
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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
(12/7/18 - 12/9/18) |
WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY |
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THE WILD PARTY
(11/9/18 - 11/18/18) |
WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY |
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PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
(4/20/18 - 5/26/18) |
WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY |
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COMPANY
(4/6/18 - 4/15/18) |
WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY | |
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VIOLET
(3/31/17 - 4/9/17) |
WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY | |
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PARADE
(11/12/15 - 11/22/15) |
WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY | |
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DR. SEUSS' THE CAT IN THE HAT
(4/30/15 - 7/19/15) |
WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY | |
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Smokey Joe's Cafe - The Songs of Leiber and Stoller
(4/16/15 - 4/26/15) |
Western Connecticut State University | |
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SPRING AWAKENING
(2/27/13 - 3/16/13) |
WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY | |
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INTO THE WOODS
(12/7/12 - 12/9/12) |
WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY | |
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SWEENEY TODD
(10/27/11 - 11/5/11) |
WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY |
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