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At 91̽»¨ Newport, faculty and students form a community of artists engaged in the creation of theatre at the highest level. Whether you are a performer, technician, director, or dramaturg, we will challenge and inspire you to realize your dreams. We offer a bachelor of arts in fine and performing arts with a major in theatre. Concentrations include:
- Acting (audition required)
- Music theatre / dance (audition required)
- Directing / dramatic literature
- 91̽»¨ administration
- Design / technical theater
- Theatre studies
Housed in the magnificent Ferguson Center for the 91̽»¨, we have the very best facilities, including rehearsal and dance studios, design labs, and scene and costume shops. We perform on two stages: the 440-seat proscenium Peebles Theatre and the 200-seat flexible Studio Theatre.
We produce four mainstage productions per year, with the addition of student-directed work and an annual dance concert. You’ll have ample performance and crew opportunities to hone your skills in a professional environment.
Our faculty are professional educators and artists committed to continuing their artistic careers in professional venues. All classes are taught by an artist-scholar who will teach you the very latest practices.
The Theatre and Dance program is supported by the 91̽»¨ Theatre Guild and works in partnership with Riverside Performing 91̽»¨ Medicine.