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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Stage & Screen Design/Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Stage & Production Management

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre & Performance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design/Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Education & Performance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre

Minor in Dance


Emerson's mission is to train future leaders in arts, culture, and communication. The Department of Performing Arts' undergraduate and graduate programs encompass a core liberal arts curriculum, promote civic engagement, and demand that students create with clarity, integrity, and conviction. As a student here, you will work with active theatre professionals who have deep connections to the performing arts community in Boston and beyond. Your education will include studio work, classroom study, and the opportunities to apply lessons learned in the studio and class to real-life experiences—both in Emerson’s vibrant creative environment, and in the thriving theatre scene located just steps from our campus.

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Debra Acquavella, Lindsay Beamish, Melia Bensussen, Amelia Broome, P Carl, Lizzy Davis, Diane DiCroce, Timothy Douglas, Brenda Foley, Sariva Goetz, Jonathan Goldberg, Melissa Healey, John Hewlett, Sarah Hickler, Kristin Horrigan, Nathaniel Justiniano, Fredericka King, Scott LaFeber, Annie Levy, Nicole Lewis, Craig Mathers, Bethany Nelson, Scott Pinkney, Sarah Ploskina, Joshua Polster, Magda Romanska, Matan Rubinstein, Maureen Shea, Luciana Stecconi, Cassandra Tunick, Scott Wheeler.




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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Marisol
(2/18/21 - 2/21/21)
Emerson Stage - Emerson College
Everybody
(1/28/21 - 1/31/21)
Emerson College
This Golden Day
(11/19/20 - 11/22/20)
Emerson College
First Lady Suite
(10/31/20 - 11/1/20)
Emerson College
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
(3/14/20 - 3/15/20)
Emerson College
Fool for Love
(2/15/20 - 2/16/20)
Emerson College
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
(1/30/20 - 2/2/20)
Emerson College
Fun Home
(12/8/19 - 12/9/19)
Emerson College Cabaret East
American Idiot in Broadway American Idiot
(11/16/19 - 11/17/19)
Emerson College
How He Lied to Her Husband
(11/16/19 - 11/17/19)
Emerson College Cabaret East
The Man of Destiny
(11/16/19 - 11/17/19)
Emerson College Cabaret East
13 in Broadway 13
(11/9/19 - 11/11/19)
Emerson College
Stop Kiss
(11/7/19 - 11/9/19)
Emerson College
Stupid F' Bird
(9/26/19 - 9/29/19)
Emerson College
Eurydice
(4/19/19 - 4/21/19)
Emerson College Cabaret East
WORKING-2012 REVISED VERSION in Broadway WORKING-2012 REVISED VERSION
(4/18/19 - 4/20/19)
EMERSON COLLEGE
First Date
(2/9/19 - 2/10/19)
Emerson College
THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY TYA VERSION in Broadway THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY TYA VERSION
(11/29/18 - 12/2/18)
EMERSON COLLEGE
NEXT TO NORMAL in Broadway NEXT TO NORMAL
(11/9/18 - 11/11/18)
EMERSON COLLEGE
LUCKY STIFF in Broadway LUCKY STIFF
(10/18/18 - 10/21/18)
EMERSON COLLEGE
URINETOWN
(4/19/18 - 4/21/18)
EMERSON COLLEGE
DOGFIGHT
(11/18/17 - 11/19/17)
EMERSON COLLEGE
CAPTAIN LOUIE
(11/11/17 - 11/13/17)
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SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
(10/13/17 - 10/13/17)
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TITANIC
(4/20/17 - 4/22/17)
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HONK!
(12/9/16 - 12/10/16)
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INTO THE WOODS
(11/19/16 - 11/20/16)
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FOREVER PLAID
(11/12/16 - 11/13/16)
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THE WILD PARTY
(11/1/16 - 11/2/16)
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JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH-TYA
(10/20/16 - 10/23/16)
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GUYS & DOLLS
(4/21/16 - 4/23/16)
EMERSON COLLEGE
GODSPELL-2012 REVISED VERSION
(12/10/15 - 12/11/15)
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LEGALLY BLONDE
(10/31/15 - 11/1/15)
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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
(4/23/15 - 4/25/15)
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THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND
(11/20/14 - 11/23/14)
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Carousel in Broadway Carousel
(4/10/14 - 4/12/14)
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STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW
(11/21/13 - 11/24/13)
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SHE LOVES ME
(11/30/11 - 12/4/11)
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