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Amherst,Massachusetts 01003
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Dramaturgy

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Performance (Acting and Directing)

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Design and Production

Minor in Theatre

Master of Fine Arts in Design and Technology - Costume Design

Master of Fine Arts in Design and Technology - Lighting Design

Master of Fine Arts in Design and Technology - Scenic Design and Technology

Master of Arts in Directing

Master of Arts in Dramaturgy


We create and produce high-caliber, professional, artistic creations on stage, telling human stories that connect audiences and performers in our increasingly mediatized world. We model and practice professional theater-making at every level of our teaching and production process. As part of a large public university, we remain committed to accessibility and opportunities for all students. Our excellent, high-caliber faculty marry the theoretical with the practical, guiding students to discover theatrical skills as well as life skills that serve them in the world of theater and beyond. The expertise of our faculty often engenders artistic projects and opportunities for our students, and they have opportunities to practice their budding professional skills and make artistic creations in official and less official spaces. The spirit of mentorship permeates our department, and we tailor our teaching and advising to the specific needs and strengths of our students. We build teams in everything we do, teaching students the art of collaboration, working in groups, and tackling projects from start to finish. As a large public university, we remain committed to accessibility and opportunities for all students. In our undergraduate program, we cultivate complete theater artists who have chances to bloom within and across our three major areas of study: Dramaturgy, Performance, and Design. Our students pride themselves on their take-charge, “can-do” approach to their work, and they take ownership of their projects. For students who cannot commit to the full requirements of the major, our minor offers a valuable opportunity to learn about theater-making.

Notable Alumni Include:

Bill Pullman, Jeffrey Donovan, Richard Gere, Marissa Matrone, Rob Corddry, John Dias, Constance Congdon, David Mark Cohen




Faculty Info:

Judyie Al-Bilali, Amy Altadonna, Christopher Baker, Yao Chen, Willow Cohen, Joanne Corbeil-Harper, Michael Cottom, Milan Dragicevich, Michael Dubin, Harley Erdman, Julie A. Fife, Elisa Gonzales, Anna-Maria Goossens, Brandon Hall, Kristin Jensen, Gina Kaufmann, Anya Klepikov, Felicia McNeill Malachite, Gilbert McCauley, Priscilla Page, Penny Remsen, Bethany Sherwood.



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