Department of Theatre Arts
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts |
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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