Boston College Receives $55 Million Gift; Theatre Department Building to Be Named for Alumnus John T. Hayden
Boston College has received a transformational gift of more than $55 million from the estate of alumnus John T.
King's College
Theatre Department
Theatre Department
133 North River StreetWilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18711
570-208-5900 ext. 5377
admissions@kings.edu
Upcoming productions
| Show | Dates | School |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1 – 10/4/2026 | King's College |
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Acting
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Directing
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Costume Design
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Scenic Design/Technical Direction
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Lighting/Sound Design
About the program
The Department of Theatre is a dynamic and intensive program with experienced professors, an active production season, scheduled workshops, guest artists, and special events. The curriculum is based on a liberal arts foundation providing all students with the “Theatre core” courses in various aspects of the theatrical art, including history and criticism, performance, directing, design, technical production, and Theatre education — the background and skills important for individual development and necessary in professional life.
Acceptance rate
The King's College has an acceptance rate of 45%. Half the applicants admitted to King's College (New York) who submitted test scores have an ACT score between 25 and 31. However, one quarter of admitted applicants achieved scores above these ranges and one quarter scored below these ranges.
Faculty
Dave Reynolds, Jahmeel Powers, Autumn Galka, Brandi George, Alex Michaels, Elizabeth Powers.
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