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Hofstra University Department of Drama and Dance

Hofstra University — Hempstead, NY

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Drama
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Production
Bachelor of Sciences in Dance Education
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Minor in Drama
Minor in Musical Theatre

About the program

Hofstra University's Department of Drama and Dance program provides students with the opportunity to develop and hone their skills as performers, designers and technicians, and deepen their appreciation for these arts as they gain practical experience to pursue careers in the theater, dance and beyond. Many graduates have gone on to success in film, television, on Broadway and off-Broadway and as members or founders of renowned dance companies. Hofstra's close proximity to New York City enriches the curriculum and provides incomparable opportunities for internships and other experiential learning projects.

Notable alumni

James Barbour, Johnathan Brownlee, Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Davi, Elizabeth Dennehy, Peter Friedman, Rick Gray, Charles Grieco, Dan Ingram, Madeline Kahn, Lainie Kazan, Irene Lewis, John Leone, Charles Ludlam, Linda Marcello, Joe Morton, Tom McGowan, Joel Oliansky, Brett Oberman, DorIan Brown, Adam Cohen, Richard Ferraioli, Mark DiConzo, Emily Hartford, Erin Fogel, Julie Miller, Jennifer Rapp, Chris Keveney, Marci Scolnick, Kirsten Scoles, Stephanie Stover, Andreas Tselepos, Margaret Colin, Nancy Cassaro, Jennifer Pearse, Charles Repole, Arturo Porazzi, Susan Schulman, Phil Rosenthal, Joan See, Susan Sullivan, Leslie Segrete, Kevin Shinick, Christa Cocciole, Gregg Hurley, Alexis Melonopoulos, Jamie Goldberg, Larry Keigwin, Nami Kakiya, Stacy Cohen, Kara Kapers, Zakiya Kaalund, Makeda Thomas, Salvatore LaRussa, Melissa van Wijk, Nicole Walter, Erica DeJesus, Dina Denis, Tara Dunleavy, Lindsey Leduc, Christina Lynch Markham, Gregg Youdan, Natalie Tursi.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Hofstra University's overall acceptance rate is around 71%

Faculty

  • Professor Royston Coppenger
  • Robin K Becker
  • Stormy Brandenberger
  • Darrah E Carr
  • Robert L Cook
  • Caroline M Copeland
  • Royston P Coppenger
  • Richard L Curtiss
  • Christopher Dippel
  • Edward C Elefterion
  • Anita Feldman
  • Stephanie M Ferraioli
  • Carlos A Fittante
  • Jean D Giebel
  • Rod Gomez
  • James P Hart
  • Jennifer L Hart
  • Dyane Harvey
  • David M Henderson
  • Melvin P Huffnagle
  • Kevin M Kennison
  • Ralph R Acampora
  • John R Acerra
  • Bernardo A Acevedo Mendez
  • Akwasi A Achampong

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Past student productions

Past student productions at Hofstra University
Show Dates Theater
4/10 – 4/19/2026 Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater
3/6 – 3/14/2026 Hofstra University
3/1 Hofstra University
2/20 – 3/1/2026 Hofstra University
2/8 Hofstra University Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater
1/30 – 2/1/2026 Hofstra University Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater
11/20 – 11/23/2025 Hofstra University Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater
10/24 – 11/2/2025 Hofstra University Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater
10/30 – 11/1/2025 Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater
5/2 – 5/5/2025 Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater
4/24 – 4/27/2025 Hofstra University Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater
4/4 – 4/13/2025 Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater
3/7 – 3/13/2025 Hofstra University Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater
10/25 – 11/3/2024 Hofstra University Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater
10/31 – 11/2/2024 Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater
10/4 – 10/13/2024 Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater
4/25 – 4/28/2024 Hofstra University Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater
4/12 – 4/21/2024 Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater
3/8 – 3/14/2024 Hofstra University Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater
2/23 – 3/3/2024 Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater
10/27 – 11/5/2023 Hofstra University Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater, John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus
11/2 – 11/4/2023 Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater
10/6 – 10/15/2023 Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater
4/27 – 4/30/2023 Hofstra University Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater
4/14 – 4/23/2023
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Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater
3/10 – 3/16/2023
Photos
Hofstra University Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater
2/24 – 3/5/2023 Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater
10/28 – 11/6/2022 Hofstra University Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater, John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus
11/3 – 11/5/2022 Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater, Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall, South Campus
10/7 – 10/23/2022 Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater, Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall, South Campus
2/28 – 3/8/2020 Hofstra University
3/5 – 3/7/2020 Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater
11/21 – 11/24/2019
Photos
Hofstra University
11/8 – 11/17/2019
Photos
Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater
10/25 – 11/3/2019
Photos
Hofstra University
10/4 – 10/13/2019
Photos
Hofstra University Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater
4/5 – 4/14/2019 Hofstra University
3/9 – 3/10/2019 John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hofstra University
3/1 – 3/10/2019 John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Hofstra University
11/12 – 11/21/2010 Hofstra University

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