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Welcome to the

Theatre Department

Considering the University of Rhode Island Department of Theatre for your undergraduate education? BFA conservatory training is offered in:

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URI Theatre productions

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  • Acting
  • Directing
  • Design and Technology
  • Stage and Theatre Management
  • Musical Theatre (major in Acting; minor in vocal performance)

What makes us your best choice for professional theatre training?

  • 120-credit program offering intensive specialization in one or two fields of your choice
  • Low student to faculty ratio in all theatre classes
  • Internships in junior year and successful job placement following graduation
  • Ability to specialize in multiple areas of theatre
  • Gainful theatre employment within the department while pursuing degree
  • Professional, diverse, rotating faculty with guest artists from Boston and NYC
  • Beautiful location near Rhode Island's south ocean shore and driving distance to Providence, Boston and New York

To schedule a visit with the Department of Theatre and sit in on a class, please contact Bonnie Bosworth at bonniebosworth@gmail.com or (401) 874-5922.

View the University of Rhode Island's application and program information for prospective students.

2010-2011 Season

Spinning Into Butter
Oct. 14 - 24, 2010

The Rocky Horror Show
Dec. 2 - 12, 2010

The Taming of the Shrew
March 3 - 13, 2011

A View From the Bridge
Apr. 21 - May 1, 2011


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