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Staten Island,New York 10301
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre - Performance

Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre - Design/Technology/Management

Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre - Theatre Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre - Theatre and Education

Bachelor of Science in Arts Administration

Bachelor of Science in Dance Education


Wagner College’s Performing Arts Department provides students with a strong liberal arts background combined with intensive training in dance, music, acting, design, and more. With more than 50 years producing musicals on Staten Island, Wagner College has become a leader in the field. Through a rigorous combination of theory and practice, the department seeks to foster leadership, a sense of community, artistic integrity, intellectual expertise, and the best professional values to serve students in their chosen profession.

Notable Alumni Include:

Dandy Craft, Janine LaManna, Kathy Deitch, Bret Shuford, Scott Barnhardt, Matt Lenz, Monette McKay, Brian Sgambati, Tim Grady, Erin Rubico, Alex Boniello.




Faculty Info:

Rusty Curcio, Phill Hickox, Theresa McCarthy, David McDonald, Michele Pawk, Felicia Ruff, Brian Sharron, Lauri Young, Todd Price, Gary Sullivan.



Related Articles

2024 Italian Idol Competition Winners Revealed at Wagner College
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 29, 2024


Winners of the 21st Annual ITALIAN IDOL COMPETITION were announced at Wagner College. The event featured young singers and was judged by Gregory Sheppard, Donald Levine, and Jeremiah Abiah. Learn more!

Inside Broadway Announces Marc Tumminelli as the Nonprofit's New Artistic Consultant
by Stephi Wild - October 17, 2024


Michael Presser, Founder, President & CEO of Inside Broadway, has announced Marc Tumminelli as the New Artistic Consultant of the nonprofit that has introduced the magic of Broadway to New York City public school students for over four decades.

Candice Guardino To Tape Comedy Special ITALIAN BRED At Two River Theater
by A.A. Cristi - October 10, 2024


Candice Guardino, is set to tape her comedy special, “Italian Bred” on January 18th, 2025 at in Red Bank, New Jersey. Produced by Anthony Street Productions.

WCT DANCE Celebrates Movement and Meaning This Month
by Stephi Wild - October 03, 2024


Celebrating the beauty of dance and physical communication, WCT DANCE presents a collage of dance pieces, each with something different to say. Performances will take place on October 17, 18, and 19 at 8:00 PM, and October 19 and 20 at 2:00 PM in the Main Hall Theatre on Wagner's Staten Island campus.

Wagner College Theatre Will Present DAUGHTERS OF LEDA
by Stephi Wild - September 24, 2024


Wagner College Theatre will present DAUGHTERS OF LEDA, a contemporary retelling of the Iliad and Oresteia. Following its successful workshop last year, this compelling production centers on the lives of the Three Princesses of Sparta: Helen, Clytemnestra, and Phoebe.

Cast Announced For World Premiere Concert Staging Of WRITTEN IN TIME by Sean P. Pallatroni
by Blair Ingenthron - September 15, 2024


Emmy-winning composer / lyricist Sean P. Pallatroni's song cycle 'Written In Time' will have its public debut in a one-night-only concert on Wednesday, October 16th, 9:30pm at NYC's 54 Below. The piece centers around the art and emotional depth of letter writing.

The Grange Theatre's 8th Season Opens with THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by A.A. Cristi - September 09, 2024


Artistree's Grange Theatre announced its 8th season, exploring themes of courage, starting with THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.

Matthew Puckett's REBEL GENIUS To Play Forestburgh Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2024


Matthew Puckett’s musical REBEL GENIUS has announced its run at New York’s Forestburgh Playhouse.

THE VOID To Receive World Premiere In The Dream Up Festival
by A.A. Cristi - August 08, 2024


Theater for the New City, Crystal Field will present THE VOID, a new play by Jonathan G Galvez, as part of the Dream Up Festival.

ITALIAN BRED Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - July 17, 2024


Italian Bred, the hilarious and heartwarming hit one woman show, written by and starring Candice Guardino is coming to North Coast Rep on Aug. 19th & 20th.

PUAuditions Enters Fourth Year
by Stephi Wild - July 09, 2024


Entering its fourth year, PUAuditions, formerly Pittsburgh Unified Auditions, is continuing to change the way college auditions take place. Since its inception in 2021, PUAuditionshas made it their mission to transform the tension-filled world of college auditions and make them more friendly, accessible, cost effective, and stress-free.

ASHLEY CHIU: 10 YEARS IN NYC, THANK YOU & GOODNIGHT Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - July 08, 2024


54 Below will present Ashley Chiu in “Ashley Chiu: 10 Years in NYC, Thank You & Goodnight” on Saturday July 13th at 9:30pm.

The Dailey Collection Comes to the Museum of Tibetan Art
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2024


The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art is currently exhibiting the The Dailey Collection of Himalyan Organology.

A BIT TOO MUCH HAIR Comes to The Queerly Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024


Discover the upcoming season of A BIT TOO MUCH HAIR at the Queerly Festival, presented by FRIGID New York. Join Butch Mermaid Productions for a unique theatrical experience celebrating queer stories.

New Musical REBEL GENIUS Makes Its NYC Premiere At 54 Below This Week
by A.A. Cristi - May 07, 2024


Catch the NYC premiere of the new musical REBEL GENIUS at 54 Below on May 9, 2024.



Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
(7/12/24 - 7/14/24)
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LOVE in BLOOM in TV LOVE in BLOOM
(6/30/24 - 6/30/24)
Wagner College Theatre Main Stage
Plano
(5/2/24 - 5/5/24)
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Me and My Girl
(3/7/24 - 3/17/24)
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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s A Grand Night for Singing
(11/16/23 - 12/3/23)
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Big Fish Small Cast Edition
(10/17/23 - 10/19/23)
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LOVE IN BLOOM in TV LOVE IN BLOOM
(6/25/23 - 6/25/23)
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The Prom
(4/27/23 - 5/7/23)
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Cabaret (Original 1966)
(4/29/22 - 5/8/22)
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Cabaret (Revised 1987)
(4/28/22 - 5/8/22)
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Cabaret (Original 1966)
(4/29/22 - 5/8/22)
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Cabaret (Revised 1987)
(4/28/22 - 5/8/22)
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On the Twentieth Century
(3/10/22 - 3/20/22)
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On the Twentieth Century
(3/10/22 - 3/20/22)
CAST
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The Laramie Project
(11/7/20 - 11/8/20)
Wagner College Completely Student Productions
A Doll's House, Part 2
(11/5/20 - 11/8/20)
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
(3/6/20 - 3/15/20)
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Love/Sick (Cariani)
(11/21/19 - 11/24/19)
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ON THE TOWN
(10/3/19 - 10/13/19)
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MY ONE & ONLY
(2/21/19 - 3/3/19)
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HAIR
(4/19/18 - 4/29/18)
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THE WIZARD OF OZ (YPE)
(6/2/17 - 6/4/17)
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TITANIC(ENSEMBLE VERSION)
(2/23/17 - 3/5/17)
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21 Chump Street
(10/6/15 - 10/11/15)
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Cats
(4/22/15 - 5/3/15)
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Monty Python's Spamalot
(2/18/15 - 3/1/15)
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Carousel in TV Carousel
(4/22/14 - 5/4/14)
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Tennessee Williams' One Act Plays
(4/24/12 - 4/29/12)
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The Goddess Wheel
(4/18/12 - 4/29/12)
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The Dance Project
(2/28/12 - 3/4/12)
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Urinetown
(2/22/12 - 3/4/12)
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Lysistrata
(11/29/11 - 12/4/11)
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My Fair Lady
(11/16/11 - 12/4/11)
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Catholic School Girls
(11/11/11 - 11/16/11)
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Jesus Christ Superstar
(10/5/11 - 10/16/11)
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Seussical The Musical
(4/13/11 - 5/1/11)
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Smokey Joe's Cafe
(2/23/11 - 3/6/11)
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
(11/17/10 - 12/5/10)
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