Villanova University Department of Theatre and Studio Arts

800 E. Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085
610-519-4760
gotovu@villanova.edu

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Upcoming productions

Upcoming student productions at Villanova University
Show	Dates	School
The Moors	9/24/2026 – 10/4/2026	Villanova University Villanova

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Degrees offered

Minor in Theatre
Minor in Music Studies
Master of Arts in Theatre
Master of Arts in Theatre with Certificate in Non-Profit Management

About the program

The Villanova Department of Theatre and Studio Art is fueled by the imaginative striving common to our accomplished faculty, versatile staff, and energetic graduate and undergraduate students. Together, we are devoted to creating a vibrant arts community enriched by and overflowing with the ideas explored in our classrooms, studios and theatres. In all of our endeavors, we aim to share the dynamic experience of collaborative learning with our audiences in order to engage the intellect and stir the soul. As a facet of Villanova University, Villanova Theatre and Studio Art serves the campus community as well as thousands of theatre-goers and art-lovers from the Main Line and the Greater Philadelphia area.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): While Villanova University's overall acceptance rate is around 23.5%

Faculty

Peter Hilliard
BM
MFA
Michael Hollinger
B.M
M.A
James Ijames
Chelsea Phillips
PhD
Edward Sobel
David Cregan O.S.A
Ph.D
James Christy
Harriet Power
M.F.A
Joanna Rotte
Bess Rowen
Jerold Forsyth
Jennifer Jaynes
Donna McFadden
Nikitas Menotiades
Ashley Leamon
Stephen McWilliams
Janus Stefanowicz

Student Blog: No BFA? No Problem!: Theater at Villanova University

by Student Blogger: Katie Koslow, February 27, 2026

Just because you aren't pursuing a BFA doesn't mean that you have to give up your passion.

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Past student productions

Past student productions at Villanova University
Show	Dates	Theater
Leslie Odom, Jr. with the Philly Pops	9/25/2026	Finneran Pavilion, Villanova University
Pops at the Pavilion featuring Leslie Odom Jr.	9/25/2026	Finneran Pavilion, Villanova University
Carousel	3/27/2012 – 4/22/2012	Villanova University
Museum	2/7/2012 – 2/19/2012	Villanova University
Woman and Scarecrow	11/8/2011 – 11/20/2011	Villanova University
The Comedy of Errors	9/27/2011 – 10/9/2011	Villanova University
Bat Boy	3/29/2011 – 4/17/2011 Videos	Villanova University
The Cherry Orchard	2/8/2011 – 2/20/2011 Photos	Villanova University
The Beaux' Stratagem	11/9/2010 – 11/21/2010 Photos	Villanova University