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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology Bachelor of Science in Dance Studies Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts with Adolescence Certification in English Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts with Childhood Education Minor in Acting Minor in Dance Minor in Musical Theatre Minor in Theatre Design and Technology Minor in Theatre Arts
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Nazareth’s theatre arts degree program hones your talents and prepares you for a life in the arts. Every day in classrooms, rehearsal halls, and studio settings, you will train to reach new depths and use your talents to move audiences.
You will study a variety of areas — from technical and design courses to acting and directing. These courses offer a thorough grounding in the history and philosophies behind theatre works, as well as the ability to analyze plays for production.
Notable Alumni Include:
MJ Casey, Scott Charles, Mary Tiballi, Becca Pickett, Audra Cramer
Faculty Info:
Yuanting Zhao, Corinne Aquilina, Paige Cummings, Nicolette Hart, Anthony R. Bisbano, Julie A. Covach, William A. Daugherty, Brett A. Smock, Sarah Wilhelm, Lindsay Korth, Matthew Ames, Patricia L. Browne, Robert H. Moss, Jean G. Ryon, Edward T. Tommasi, Heather Roffe Wiktorski, Kerfala Bangoura, Beth A. Bartholomew, Allison Bohman, Paige Cummings, Marianne Dalton, Staffan Elgelid, Maureen Gorman, Brit Shea Hufham, Cheryl A. Johnson, Jillian Peschken, Michelle L. Pritchard, Mariko Yamada.
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