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181 White Street
Danbury,Connecticut 06810
203.837.8250
admissions@wcsu.edu
DEGREES OFFERED
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts - Acting Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts - Design/Tech Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts - Stage Management Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
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Our NAST-accredited Department of Theatre Arts provides a strong professional training approach to the study of the art and craft of theatre. Students who pursue a BFA in Theatre Arts prepare for a myriad of professional careers as they relate to the student’s personal interests in Acting, Design/Technology, or Stage Management through our specialized and rigorous curriculum. Students pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre prepare for professional performance careers through the BFA program’s intensive curriculum and training. For students interested in a broader/liberal arts theatre education, the BA in Theatre Arts program is the perfect place for a more expansive, less specialized, approach. While there is no audition or interview process for the BA in Theatre Arts Degree, the BFA in Musical Theatre degree, as well as all concentrations within the BFA in Theatre Arts degree do require an in-person audition/interview for admittance into those programs.
Acceptance Rate:
Western Connecticut State University's overall acceptance rate is 84%, and while there isn't specific data on the Theatre Arts department's acceptance rate, it's likely similar to the university's overall rate, making it a relatively accessible program.
Faculty Info:
Dr. Justin P. Cowan Associate Chair, Assistant Professor, Musical Director [Musicianship for the MT Actor] Dr. Donald Gagnon Professor [History of Theatre/Senior Portfolio] Frank Herbert Professor [Technical Theatre/Lighting/Playmaking with Children/Play Production] Tim Howard Associate Professor, Coordinator of BFA in Musical Theatre [Acting II/Transition Workshop/MT Workshop] Joni Johns-Lerner Assistant Professor, Costume Shop Manager [Costume Technology I/II] Pam McDaniel Professor, Chair [Acting/Directing] Elizabeth Popiel Professor [Set Design/Costume Design/ Scenic Art/ Intro to Theatre/ Computer Graphics, Puppetry, Theatre Design Fundamentals] Sal Trapani Professor [Acting/Directing/Devised Theatre Workshop/Theatre History]
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