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Montclair State University

Department of Theatre & Dance

Department of Theatre & Dance

College of the Arts Life Hall, Suite 126
Montclair, New Jersey 07043
973.655.7201

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Arts in Dance Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre - Design, Technology and Management
Master of Fine Arts in Dance
Minor in Theatre
Minor in Musical Theatre

About the program

The Department of Theatre and Dance offers undergraduate and graduate majors and concentrations in a broad range of professional areas. On the Undergraduate level, the BFA programs prepare students for careers as performers, directors, choreographers, and backstage professionals, whereas the BA degree in Theatre Studies is designed for students wishing to pursue more broad-based theatre-related careers including teaching. For students interested in teaching dance, the BA in Dance (with concentrations in Studio Teaching and Dance Education PreK-12 Certification) prepares students to train and inspire the next generation of dancers and creative thinkers. The Department also offers two undergraduate minors. On the graduate level, the MA in Theatre is geared for students who wish to move forward in theatre-related professions or prepare for subsequent study at the doctoral level. Montclair State University’s low-residency MFA in Dance is designed especially for returning mid-career artists, dance teachers and other dance professionals seeking to further develop their artistry and vision.

Notable alumni

Kevin Allen, Erick Avari, Stephen Bienskie, Kevin Carolan, Tom Leonardis, Gaspard Louis, Karen Love, Gerard McIntyre, Wilson Mendietta, Krista Miller, Grace O’Brien, Donna Scro-Gentile, Sebastian Smeureanu, Susan Speidel, Joelle Van Sickle, Michele Tauber, Jill Witte, John Wooten, Stuart Zagnit.

Acceptance rate

Montclair State University's overall undergraduate acceptance rate is 87%

Faculty

Randy Mugleston, Eric Diamond, Elizabeth McPherson, Sue Mandzik Davis, Lynne Grossman, Kim Whittam.

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Past student productions

Past student productions at Montclair State University
Show Dates Theater
5/15 Montclair State University
4/13 – 4/22/2022
Photos Cast
Montclair State University
3/1 – 3/10/2012 Montclair State University
12/2 – 12/11/2010 Montclair State University

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