Union College Department of Theater and Dance

807 Union St.
Schenectady, New York 12308
(518) 388-6475
admissions@union.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Minor in Theatre
Minor in Dance

About the program

The Union College Department of Theater and Dance, dedicated to community engagement and global perspectives, seeks to develop knowledge, teach skills, reveal potential, and inspire connections to performance, design, and technical expertise as a crucial component of a liberal arts education. Our immersive student-centered learning environment provides creative opportunities for personal and collective expression and growth, supporting the vitality of the performing arts in today’s world with an eye towards the future. Our department equips students from across Union College’s curriculum with the scholarly foundation and artistic skillset necessary to innovate and succeed in the field of performing arts, or to use their study of theory and practice to lead with wisdom, empathy, and courage in their chosen careers.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Union College has an overall acceptance rate of approximately 44%

Faculty

Brittney Belz
Drew Bodd
Laurie Zabele Cawley
Christine Geren
Eric Hatch
Sean Iacopelli
Robin MacDuffie
Andrew Mannion
Miryam Moutillet
Freddy Ramirez
Dan Venning Randy Wyatt

Soles of Duende to Present Two-Day Residency at Proctors

by Chloe Rabinowitz, September 24, 2025

Proctors and Union College will present a two-day residency by Soles of Duende, which will include a participatory workshop, lecture/demonstration, and both educational and public performances.

Proctors Partners With Union College For Upcoming Movie Series

by Stephi Wild, February 24, 2023

Proctors is kicking off a new film series “Hollywood's Golden Age” to be screened in the GE and Addy Theatre at Proctors in Schenectady.

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Past student productions

Past student productions at Union College
Show	Dates	Theater
Dessoff Choirs Presents James Whitbourn's "Annelies"	4/28/2024	Minnie Petrie Synagogue@Hebrew Union College
Hot Pick Defiant Requiem Foundation presents world premiere by Gerald Cohen	10/25/2023	The Minnie Petri Synagogue at Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion
FIVE BOROUGH SONGBOOK, VOLUME III	10/23/2022 3:00 PM	THE CHAPEL AT HEBREW UNION COLLEGE