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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Theatre Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Stage Management

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Directing

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Education

Minor in Music Voice Performance


The URI Theatre program provides a conservatory experience in a pre-professional liberal arts setting. Our distinguished faculty, guest artists and staff place an equal emphasis on the theoretical and practical understanding of theatre. Artistically vibrant, relevant and rooted in collaboration, our unique production program enriches all students and serves the educational and cultural needs of the university and the greater community.

Faculty Info:

James Horban, David T. Howard, Paula McGlasson, Max Ponticelli, Rachel Walshe.



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Interview: MARY TESTA of TENDERNESS AND GRATITUDE at Westport Country Playhouse
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The legendary Mary Testa is coming to the Westport Country Playhouse on April 15 for one night only.

Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces New Members To Leadership Team & New Artistic Leadership Model
by A.A. Cristi - February 08, 2024


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 14, 2023


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Gamm Announces 2023/24 Season Fellows
by Blair Ingenthron - September 10, 2023


The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) will welcome three new fellows to its 2023-24 Gamm Fellowship Program.

Poppy Champlin, Doreen Collins and Frank O'Donnell Will Host Late Night Cabaret At Theatre By The Sea
by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2023


Theatre By The Sea will welcome three of Rhode Island's most popular comedians, Poppy Champlin, Doreen Collins, and Frank O'Donnell as the hosts of the Late Night Cabaret, held at the theatre's on-site restaurant, Bravo By The Sea.

MPAC To Present Free Webinar With Leading Autism Expert Dr. Barry Prizant April 26
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2023


Dr. Barry Prizant, clinical scholar, researcher, international consultant and best-selling author, will share his thoughts and research on the many misconceptions about autism and the experience of autistic people. This free Zoom webinar will take place on Wednesday, April 26 at 7 pm. 

Managing Director Amy Gravell  Will Depart the Gamm
by Stephi Wild - March 31, 2023


The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre announced that Amy Gravell will be leaving the organization after almost 4 years and three seasons effective this June. Gravell will continue to lead the theater’s operations until that time, after which she will assume her new role as president of St. Mary Academy – Bay View in Riverside, R.I. Gravell is a proud alumna of the all-female, independent Catholic school serving pre-school through grade 12.

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Meet the Cast of CAMELOT, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
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Lerner & Loewe's Camelot begins previews on Broadway tonight, March 9. The musical will officially open on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Meet the cast of Camelot here!

Chris Ferretti Comes to Don't Tell Mama Next Weekend
by Stephi Wild - February 10, 2023


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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Marie Antoinette
(10/12/23 - 10/22/23)
University of Rhode Island Theatre Department
The Wizard of Oz (R.S.C. 1987)
(4/21/22 - 5/1/22)
University of Rhode Island
The Wizard of Oz (R.S.C. 1987)
(4/21/22 - 5/1/22)
University of Rhode Island Theatre Department
The Wizard of Oz (R.S.C. 1987)
(4/21/22 - 5/1/22)
University of Rhode Island Theatre Department
Silent Sky
(10/14/21 - 10/24/21)
University of Rhode Island
SPEAKING OUT - A CALL TO ACTION: The Art of Protest - Agents of Change in Rhode Island! in Broadway SPEAKING OUT - A CALL TO ACTION: The Art of Protest - Agents of Change in Rhode Island!
(1/19/21 - 2/26/21)
University of Rhode Island
Short Play Collection: Funeral Parlor; Naomi in the Living Room; The Philadelphia; For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls; Thinking Up a New Name for the A
(12/3/20 - 12/13/20)
University of Rhode Island
MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT
(4/16/20 - 4/26/20)
University of Rhode Island
Radical Women Politically Engaged
(3/20/20 - 3/22/20)
University of Rhode Island Providence Campus
She Kills Monsters
(11/14/19 - 11/24/19)
University of Rhode Island
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