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Kingston,Rhode Island 02881
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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.

Acceptance Rate:

The University of Rhode Island (URI) has a general acceptance rate of 77%, but it's difficult to pinpoint a specific acceptance rate for the Theatre Department, as URI doesn't publish separate acceptance rates for specific departments.


Faculty Info:

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



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Past Student Productions

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(1/19/21 - 2/26/21)
University of Rhode Island
Radical Women Politically Engaged
(3/20/20 - 3/22/20)
University of Rhode Island Providence Campus

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