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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.

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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USM Department of Theatre And Osher School of Music, Present The Maine Premiere of THE PROM
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2024

Catch the premiere of THE PROM by the USM Department of Theatre. Experience this exciting new production brought to life by the talented students and faculty of the University of Southern Maine.

USM Theatre Kicks Off First-Ever Radio Theatre Production in March
by Stephi Wild - February 21, 2024

The War of the Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script by Howard E. Koch will be the first radio theatre produced in University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre’s new audio studio.

Bluebird Theatre Company to Present A LITTLE LESS THAN KIND at the 2024 New York City Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 16, 2024

Bluebird Theatre Company will present A LITTLE LESS THAN KIND written by Gracie Rittenberg and directed by Slaney Rose Jordan. Learn performances dates and how to purchase tickets!

University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre Kicks Off '23-'24 Season With Shakespeare's THE WINTER'S TALE
by A.A. Cristi - October 10, 2023

USM Theatre kicks off its season with an elaborate and engaging production of Shakespeare's 'The Winter's Tale.' Explore the destructive force of the aristocracy and the healing power of the natural world in this captivating play.

Seven Devils Playwrights Conference Director Jeni Mahoney Announces Departure
by A.A. Cristi - April 21, 2023

Jeni Mahoney, long-time Producing Artistic Director and Founder of the Seven Devils Playwrights Conference, will step down from her leadership position following the upcoming 2023 Seven Devils Playwrights Conference (in McCall, Idaho June 5 - 17, 2023).

USM Theatre Presents EURYDICE RISING In Theatre, Opera, And Dance
by A.A. Cristi - March 24, 2023

The University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre, in collaboration with the Osher School of Music, presents a dynamic reimagining of one of ancient Greece's most iconic myths in theatre, opera, and dance.

Portland Stage Presents SWEET GOATS AND BLUEBERRY SENORITAS
by Stephi Wild - January 12, 2023

Portland Stage Company’s first commissioned play, Sweet Goats and Blueberry Señoritas, is a moving and layered story of home, family, and forgiveness. Told with humor and emotion, this play by Richard Blanco and Vanessa Garcia explores the universal themes of love, loss, and community through the rich motifs of food, baking, and the symbols that keep us connected throughout time.

Puppet Madame Returns To Provincetown's Pilgrim House In MADAME'S FACE-FOR-RADIO HOLIDAY HOOTENANNY
by A.A. Cristi - November 21, 2022

Pilgrim House, Provincetown's destination for top-flight entertainment, have announced an exclusive three-night engagement of the world premiere of MADAME'S 'FACE-FOR-RADIO' HOLIDAY HOOTENANNY.

COVID STILL SUX: The Musical Part 2 to be Presented at the Franco Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 08, 2022

Following the sold-out success of COVID SUX: The Musical at Cumston Hall, Chris Henry, and Mark Falconer have written a new sequel to their previous original musical comedy about the pandemic featuring parodies of hit Broadway songs from shows like Hamilton, Les Miserables, Tick Tick Boom, West Side Story, Chicago, and Annie.

Opera Maine tp Present THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER By Philip Glass Summer 2022
by A.A. Cristi - April 20, 2022

​​​​​​​Opera Maine's 2022 Studio Artist Program, under the leadership of Richard Gammon, will feature performances of The Fall of the House of Usher by Philip Glass on June 29 and July 1, 2022. The opera will be sung in English with English supertitles and performed with the full orchestration.

Opera In The Pines Presents Maine Premiere Of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2022

Opera in the Pines presents the Maine premiere of The Diary of Anne Frank, by Russian composer Grigory Frid, on May 5th and 7th at 7 PM, in collaboration with the Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress Street, Portland, Maine.

Hackmatack Playhouse Announces This Year's Camp
by Stephi Wild - March 01, 2022

Hackmatack Playhouse has drawn campers to its theater camp for 43 years. But in the last two summers during the pandemic, the camp's open air rehearsal space, picnic tables, fields and attached bison farm have been a particular draw for kids looking for safe and healthy diversions.

USM Department of Theatre Kicks Off 2021-2022 Season with Free, Family-Friendly Outdoor Theatrical Adventure
by A.A. Cristi - September 22, 2021

The USM Department of Theatre welcomes audiences back to theatre with a free, family-friendly, traveling outdoor show, The Marvelous Meep Island Adventure. 

Theater At Monmouth Present Season 52- (R)EVOLUTIONARY REDUX
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2021

This summer, give yourself a break and journey to the lakes region of Central Maine to celebrate the re-emergence of live theater in Maine. Join  Theater at Monmouth for its (R)evolutionary Redux Season.

Hackmatack Playhouse to Return Summer 2021 At Hackmatack's Farm
by A.A. Cristi - March 03, 2021

Whether the stage is outside on the back porch, as it was last year, or inside on the Main Stage, where professional shows are usually performed, kids at Hack-ma-Camp in Berwick will be rehearsing for and performing  “Peter Pan” after three weeks of full day camp.



Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Clue: On Stage by Sandy Rustin
(4/15/22 - 4/24/22)
University of Southern Maine
Crimes of the Heart
(4/17/20 - 4/26/20)
University of Southern Maine
The Foreigner
(4/19/19 - 4/28/19)
University of Southern Maine
Reefer Madness
(3/11/16 - 3/20/16)
University of Southern Maine
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
(10/23/15 - 10/25/15)
University of Southern Maine
CARRIE the musical in Broadway CARRIE the musical
(11/1/13 - 11/3/13)
University of Southern Maine
Hedda Gabler
(4/20/12 - 4/29/12)
University of Southern Maine
The Drowsy Chaperone
(3/9/12 - 3/18/12)
University of Southern Maine
Eurydice
(2/2/12 - 2/5/12)
University of Southern Maine
Dance USM!
(12/8/11 - 12/11/11)
University of Southern Maine
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
(11/10/11 - 11/13/11)
University of Southern Maine
A View from the Bridge
(10/7/11 - 10/16/11)
University of Southern Maine
Harvey
(4/22/11 - 5/1/11)
University of Southern Maine
Triumph of Love
(3/11/11 - 3/20/11)
University of Southern Maine
Airswimming
(2/3/11 - 2/6/11)
University of Southern Maine
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