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96 Falmouth Street
Portland,Maine 04104
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Minor in Theatre

Minor in Dance


We graduate majors of the Department of Theatre who are talented innovators in their art form, and articulate, knowledgeable, caring members of our 21st century global society. Learning Outcomes for Students undertaking a B.A. in Theatre at USM Every Theatre major will: • Be able to analyze a dramatic text in terms of form, structure, content, design concept and stagecraft. • Be able to express through performance and/or production (written, verbal, aural and visual) the results of research and critical analysis. • Be able to effectively communicate to an audience through at least one of the components of theatrical craft. • Be able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve and create collaboratively.

Acceptance Rate:

The overall acceptance rate for the University of Southern Maine is 79.3%, meaning it's a lightly selective school. However, the acceptance rate for the Department of Theatre is not explicitly provided, but it's likely to be lower than the overall acceptance rate.


Faculty Info:

Sara Valentine, Harlan Baker, Vanessa Beyland, Michael Boudewyns, Ian Carlsen, Rachel Price Cooper, Caleb S. Garner, Anna Grywalski, Andrew Harris, Assunta Kent, Wil Kilroy, Jessie Laurita-Spanglet, Dana Wieluns Legawiec, Everett O'Neil, SeifAllah Salotto-Cristobal, Karmo Sanders, Maria A. Tzianabos.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Wizard of Oz Radio Play
(10/26/24 - 10/26/24)
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Hedda Gabler
(4/20/12 - 4/29/12)
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The Drowsy Chaperone
(3/9/12 - 3/18/12)
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Eurydice
(2/2/12 - 2/5/12)
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Dance USM!
(12/8/11 - 12/11/11)
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Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
(11/10/11 - 11/13/11)
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A View from the Bridge
(10/7/11 - 10/16/11)
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Harvey
(4/22/11 - 5/1/11)
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Triumph of Love
(3/11/11 - 3/20/11)
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Airswimming
(2/3/11 - 2/6/11)
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