Rhode Island College Department of Music, Theatre and Dance

600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
401.456.8000

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Theory
Bachelor of Arts in Music - History
Bachelor of Arts in Music - Composition
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Design/Technical Theatre
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Musical Theatre
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - General Theatre
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Master of Arts in Teaching - Music Education
Master of Music Education

About the program

The Music, Theater, and Dance Department offers programs of study in the performing arts. Undergraduates may pursue academic majors and minors in a variety of music, theatre and dance fields. In addition, many students who are pursuing academic majors in other areas participate in the Department's activities and performances. The mission of the department includes enhancing the creative context of the performing arts, generating new and exciting programming, creating an interdisciplinary curriculum with team teaching, and encouraging collaborative efforts by faculty and students.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Rhode Island College, in general, has an acceptance rate of 81.2%

Faculty

Christopher Abernathy
Todd Borgerding
Samuel Breene
Teresa Coffman
Joseph Foley
Robert Franzblau
Ian Greitzer
Patricia Kammerer
Mary Ellen Kregler
Jessica Pearson
Alan Pickart
Casey Seymour Kim
Judith Lynn Stillman
John Sumerlin
Angelica Vessella
William Wilson

PORTRAITS IN SONG At Rhode Island College's Sapinsley Hall Ticket Registration Open

by A.A. Cristi — January 27, 2026

Join GRAMMY-winning baritone Will Liverman, soprano Kiera Duffy, and pianist Judith Lynn Stillman for 'Portraits in Song,' a free recital at Rhode Island College on March 1.

Judith Lynn Stillman & William Wilson To Present THE MISCAST CABARET AT RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE

by A.A. Cristi — December 5, 2025

Rhode Island College will present The Miscast Cabaret, the first artistic collaboration between the institution’s newly formed Department of Music and Department of Theatre and Dance.

Ric's Judith Lynn Stillman & The Gamm's Tony Estrella Illuminate The Stage in Winter Production

by Gillian Blum — November 2, 2025

Experience the magic of the season in a one-of-a-kind multimedia celebration created by Rhode Island College Artist-in-Residence Judith Lynn Stillman, joining forces with Tony Estrella, Artistic Director of The Gamm Theatre.

Judith Lynn Stillman Reveals Fall 2025 Chamber Music Season

by Stephi Wild — August 27, 2025

Judith Lynn Stillman, Rhode Island College's Artist-in-Residence, has announced a Fall 2025 season of chamber music concerts.

MOZART'S MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR By Judith Lynn Stillman Comes to Sapinsley Hall This Spring

by A.A. Cristi — February 27, 2025

Mozart's Magical Mystery Tour: A Play-within-a-Concert-written and performed by Rhode Island College's Artist-in-Residence Judith Lynn Stillman, brings to life the music and world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

MOZART'S MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR is coming to Rhode Island

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 27, 2025

Mozart's Magical Mystery Tour: A Play-within-a-Concert- is written and performed by Rhode Island College's Artist-in-Residence Judith Lynn Stillman, featuring Stillman and Friends from the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra.

Judith Lynn Stillman Hosts Star-studded Business Of The Arts Event

by Stephi Wild — October 15, 2024

Multi award-winning pianist, composer, music director, filmmaker and entrepreneur Dr. Judith Lynn Stillman (r.) - an Artist in Residence at Rhode Island College (RIC) in Providence - is the force behind the inaugural 'ArtsBiz,' a free-to-the-public, star-studded event that offers a…

Oskar Eustis and Kate Burton Will Headline Free 'ArtsBiz' Conference

by Stephi Wild — October 8, 2024

Multi award-winning pianist, composer, music director, filmmaker and entrepreneur Dr. Judith Lynn Stillman (r.) – an Artist in Residence at Rhode Island College (RIC) in Providence – is the force behind the inaugural “ArtsBiz,” a free-to-the-public, star-studded event that offers a…

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Past student productions

Past student productions at Rhode Island College
Show	Dates	Theater
Hansel & Gretel	3/13 – 3/14/2026	Rhode Island College

Twas the Night Before Christmas	12/15 – 12/16/2023	Roberts Hall - Rhode Island College

Judith Lynn Stillman's Women Trailblazers in Music	11/4 – 11/5/2021	Rhode Island College - Sapinsley Hall