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Syracuse,New York 13244
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Stage Management

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology

Bachelor of Science in Drama


On behalf of the entire faculty, I encourage you to consider the ways in which Syracuse University and the Department of Drama can help prepare you for a life in the arts, no matter what medium you choose to work in. We are committed to a learning environment that builds on a rich past and expands into a new era—encouraging excellence, imagination, artistry, and leadership as we empower our students to create the theater of the future. If you are committed to excellence in a career in theater and entertainment and want to learn in a professional environment, we welcome your application to the Department of Drama. We invite you to visit our online gallery, to explore our programs of study, and to learn more about the unique opportunities we provide. Ralph Zito Professor and Chair, Department of Drama

Notable Alumni Include:

Vanessa Williams, Vera Farmiga, Taye Diggs, Tom Everett Scott, Frank Langella, Aaron Sorkin, Arielle Tepper Madover, Jay Harrington, Jessie Mueller, Kyle Anderson


Acceptance Rate:

The Syracuse University Department of Drama has a competitive acceptance rate, typically falling between 15-25


Faculty Info:

Holly Thuma, Christine Albright-Tufts, Jill A. Anderson, Robert Andrusko, Dianna Angell, Alec Barbour, Kathleen Baum, Ross Avery Baum, Brad Beckman, Rufus Bonds Jr., David Bowman, Robert Bundy, Don Buschmann, Kiira Schmidt Carper, Brian Cimmet, Gerardine Clark, James Clark, Diane Coloton, Richard Crawley, Stephen Cross, Gretchen Darrow-Crotty, Danita Emma, Kathryn Fathers, Jacqueline Herter, Robert Hupp, Felix Ivanov, Rebecca Karpoff, Richard Koons, Nicholas Kowerko, Alexander Koziara, Andrea Leigh-Smith, David Lowenstein, Celia Madeoy, Maria Marrero, Carmen Martinez, Katherine McGerr, Karen M Menter, Thom Miller, Kathryn M. Miranda, Amanda Moore, Terrence Mosley, Lisa Nicholas, Leslie Noble, Ricky Pak, Whitney Pak, Stuart Plymesser, Mara Rich Tunnicliff, Charlotte Santella, Abel Searor, Blake Segal, Jacob E. Stebly, Randall Steffen, Renee Storiale, Michael S. Tick, Lisa Tucci, SEVAN, Joseph Whelan, Matthew Winning, Stephan Wolfert, Kathleen Wrinn, Ralph Zito.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Myth Of The Mountain in Broadway Myth Of The Mountain
(3/3/23 - 3/5/23)
THE LOFT, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF DRAMA
A New Brain
(5/6/11 - 5/14/11)
CAST
Syracuse University
Curse of the Starving Class
(4/1/11 - 4/10/11)
PHOTOS
Syracuse University
Lysistrata
(2/18/11 - 2/27/11)
Syracuse University
Jungalbook
(11/12/10 - 11/21/10)
PHOTOS
Syracuse University

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