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St. Davids,Pennsylvania 19087-3696
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Minor in Theatre


Eastern University Theater provides students with an opportunity to learn and grow artistically through rigorous coursework and collaborative training. The program is designed for students with varying levels of experience who want to try something new or continue honing their craft at an advanced level of training through the Theater Minor. Students who participate in Theater courses or productions develop skills in self-expression, communication, and collaboration, preparing them for success in a range of fields.

Faculty Info:

Lois Abdelmalek, Hannah Tsapatoris MacLeod, Michael Covel, Teresa Nevola Moyer, Curt Himmelberger.




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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Big Fish Small Cast Edition
(3/14/24 - 3/17/24)
Eastern University
Almost, Maine
(11/11/21 - 11/13/21)
Eastern University
DISNEY'S ARISTOCATS KIDS in Broadway DISNEY'S ARISTOCATS KIDS
(5/22/19 - 5/22/20)
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL-NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
ELF-THE MUSICAL JR. in Broadway ELF-THE MUSICAL JR.
(4/22/19 - 4/22/20)
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL-NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Company in Broadway Company
(12/5/19 - 12/8/19)
Northeastern University- Student Activities
URINETOWN in Broadway URINETOWN
(11/14/19 - 11/24/19)
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
(11/22/19 - 11/23/19)
Northeastern University - Stage Musical Theatre Company
The Cripple of Inishmaan
(10/25/19 - 10/25/19)
Nova Southeastern University
INTO THE WOODS in Broadway INTO THE WOODS
(3/28/19 - 3/30/19)
EASTERN UNIVERSITY
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
(3/22/18 - 3/25/18)
EASTERN UNIVERSITY
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
(3/23/17 - 3/26/17)
EASTERN UNIVERSITY
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