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Syracuse University

Department of Drama

Department of Drama

202 Crouse College
Syracuse, New York 13244
315.443.2669
admissu@syr.edu

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

About the program

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

Acceptance rate

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

Faculty

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.

KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY to Open Virginia Theatre Festival's 52nd Season

KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY to Open Virginia Theatre Festival's 52nd Season

by A.A. Cristi — June 9, 2026

The Virginia Theatre Festival will open its 52nd season with Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE, featuring Holmes, Watson, and Irene Adler facing off against Professor Moriarty in a tale of blackmail and international intrigue.

KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY To Play Virginia Theatre Festival

KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY To Play Virginia Theatre Festival

by A.A. Cristi — May 6, 2026

The Virginia Theatre Festival announced the cast and creative team for KEN LUDWIG'S MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE, directed by Nicolas Minas, running at the Ruth Caplin Theatre at the University of Virginia.

Video: Meet Syracuse Stage's Elsa from Disney's FROZEN

Video: Meet Syracuse Stage's Elsa from Disney's FROZEN

by Joshua Wright — April 21, 2026

Syracuse Stage has released a video introducing Lyda Jane Harlan, who takes on the role of Elsa in DISNEY'S FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL, now playing through June 21, 2026 in the Central New York Premiere of the beloved stage adaptation.

Past student productions

Past student productions at Syracuse University
Show Dates Theater
3/3 – 3/5/2023 THE LOFT, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF DRAMA
5/6 – 5/14/2011
Cast
Syracuse University
4/1 – 4/10/2011
Photos
Syracuse University
2/18 – 2/27/2011 Syracuse University
11/12 – 11/21/2010
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