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Payton Gunner '24 describes what is like to be a Stage Manager at Brandeis.
Kat Lawrence ’22 puts the final touches on the Queen's costume in Orlando.
John-Andrew Morrison ’95 of the TONY-winning Best Musical “A Strange Loop” and Rachel Peters ’99 discuss bringing your authentic self to your work
Through rigorous learning, skill training, and aesthetic practice, the Brandeis Department of Theater Arts fosters a creativity that connects to scholarship and a scholarship that is responsive to the individual and to the community. As artists, practitioners and scholars, we create new work and ideas, and challenge our students to enact change, build connections, and value diversity.
Our rich history is embedded in the legacy of Leonard Bernstein and the gifted collaborators who invigorated Spingold Theater Center into being. At the forefront is a strong community of students, faculty and staff who work every day toward the common privilege of creating and discussing the world of theater through classes, lectures, workshops and performances. See current productions.
The department is built on the values of creativity, diversity and inclusion, scholarship (knowledge, craft), aesthetic, risk-taking, collaboration, rigor and professionalism.
Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts
The major in theater arts is designed to give students a solid foundation in dramatic literature, theory and history as well as the opportunity to explore specific areas of practical theater performance and production. Students can also minor in theater arts.
Theater Department Productions
Through progressive and challenging programming in a unique and dynamic setting, students, guest artists, faculty and staff work together to create cutting-edge theater productions promoting multiculturalism alongside artistic achievement.
“Creativity and challenges are explored and conquered throughout your time in the Theater department.”
Graduating Theater Arts Students '19