University of Rochester

Department of Theatre - English

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252 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester,New York 14627
585.275.4959
admit@rochester.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in English - Theatre Minor in Theatre Certificate in Stage Management

Concentrating on active learning, the program is dedicated to producing four major productions every year. Directed and designed by professional artists of international standing and reputation, these productions offer student actors rigorous challenges with significant professional support. In addition, smaller productions and workshops offer further opportunities for public performance. As a part of the English department, the theatre program offers a full range of classes building talent and technique, as well as developing skills in stage management, and technical theatre. Our season is drawn largely from the established dramatic canon, though contemporary work and musicals are also produced. In our productions we explore the ways a theatrical story can be told, pushing theatrical boundaries to create exciting work for a young, contemporary audience. Though our work is centered on the dramatic text, multimedia, music, dance and puppetry have all made their appearance in our productions. The program, established in 1990, has produced over 75 full productions, including five new play world premieres and numerous other Rochester area premieres. Adding to the diverse repertoire have been late-night festivals, new student play festivals, and works by writers such as Jonson, Chekhov, Shakespeare, Gorki and Stoppard. International Theatre Program productions have been seen in Russia, New York City and Canada, and have twice been invited to the Kennedy Center College Theatre Festival. Additionally, original work created and/or developed at the UR International Theatre Program has gone on to have a further life in New York City and nationally. Although not specifically focused on training students to be theatre professionals, the program is proud of its alumni who are working as actors, stage managers, and theatre technicians in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC and other areas, both nationally and internationally. We are equally proud of the students who have applied the lessons they've learned in theatre to their careers outside of the performing arts, and have become discerning, appreciative, and supportive theatre audiences and patrons.

Acceptance Rate:

The University of Rochester's overall acceptance rate is 36%. While there isn't specific data for the Department of Theatre and English, the university's selectivity suggests a competitive environment for all programs.

Faculty Info:

Nigel Maister, Katie Farrell, Charles Lawlor, Mary Reiser, Christian Couture.