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500 College Avenue
Swarthmore,Pennsylvania 19081
610.328.8149
admissions@swarthmore.edu
DEGREES OFFERED
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Minor in Theatre
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At Swarthmore, we combine a rigorous liberal arts education with a practical exploration of performance that emphasizes experimentation and collaboration. The Department values engagement with both scripted and devised work, and seeks to involve students in all aspects of production.
We continually seek new working relationships between the academy and the professional theater, inviting guest artists to be teachers, collaborators, and mentors for our students. Our department aims to nourish each student's individual talents and aspirations, and encourages students to build connections between theater, other disciplines, their lived experience, and the world at large.
Acceptance Rate:
Swarthmore College, known for its selectivity, has an overall acceptance rate of around 7%.
Faculty Info:
Allen Kuharski, K. Elizabeth Stevens, Matt Saunders, Laila Swanson, Alex Torra.
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