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102 Brodie Hall
Geneseo,New York 14454
585.245.5841
stekl@geneseo.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Dance

Minor in Theatre

Minor in Dance


The Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to promote creative stimulation in students dedicated to either discipline. Students will be trained in their respective fields, learning the fundamental skill sets necessary to perform and develop their own creative energies. The Department also hosts a number of student organizations dedicated to the fulfillment of these goals.

Notable Alumni Include:

Stephanie Brush, Class of 1995 Anna Neaphyte, Class of 1995 Melanie Aceto, Class of 1995 Joe Lomonaco, Class of 1993 Lillian Murphy, Class of 1991 Jonathan Hefter, Class of 1993 Keira Edwards Maher, Class of 1993 Christopher Duggan, Class of 1993 Brendan Burke, Class of 1992 Stefanie (Henkin) Gunning, Class of 1992 Jeff Zampino, Class of 1992 Eileen Buerkert, Class of 1991 Don Scim?, Class of 1988 Steve Bonnadonna, Class of 1988 Merete Muenter, Class of 1986 Alizon Baretsky Santamaria, Class of 2004 Luke Sworts, Class of 2004 Melissa Lauricella Bergstrom, Class of 2005 Chuk Obasi, Class of 2005 Fiona Lee, Class of 2004 Kylie Pike Fassler, Class of 2004 Chaelon Costello, Class of 2003 Michel Marrano, Class of 2002 Carl Marcelo, Class of 2001 Hara Kang, Class of 2005 Lauren Pajer, Class of 2010 Shazia Sohrawardy, Class of 2009 Dan Fenaughty, Class of 2008 Kaleigh Schwartz, Class of 2008 Dana LePage Stallard, Class of 2008 "Brodie-ite" Alumni Couple, Renne Madathil and Luke Sworts Renee Madathil, Class of 2007 Renee M. Hartz, Class of 2007 Heather Acomb, Class of 2006 Marissa Mulder, Class of 2006 Ian Laskowski, Class of 2006 Tara L. Kaczorowski (Conroy), Class of 2006 John N. Kaczorowski, Class of 2007 Joan V. Monplaisir, Class of 2006 Mike Rosengarten, Class of 2006 Nancy Kim, Class of 2006 Dave Gordon, Class of 2006 Marisa Fratto, Class of 2006 Todd Quick, Class of 2006 Caitlin Buschner, Class of 2006 Erin Zimmerman, Class of 2007 Chris LaBanca, Class of 2006 Michael D. Porter, Class of 2006


Acceptance Rate:

While SUNY Geneseo's overall acceptance rate is around 64%


Faculty Info:

Jaime Arena, Ray Boucher, Mark Broomfield, Jody DeLoria, Nicolette Ferguson, Johnnie Ferrell, Deborah French, Randy Barbara Kaplan, Jonette Lancos, Jacqueline McCausland, Matthew Nicosia, Bonita Stubblefield.



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