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Theatre

Create, Connect, Perform

In our Theatre program, you’ll work closely with others to create impactful, interdisciplinary performances. You'll immerse yourself in the creative process, inspiring and challenging yourself to make a difference in the world through art! With rigorous training, world-class facilities, and a supportive mentorship model, our major and minor provide theatre-makers with a unique ensemble-based experience that prepares you for the contemporary theatre landscape. Your studies in dramatic literature and theory, combined with our strong partnership with Performance Design & Technology, will help you expand your theatre-making skills across all aspects of live art!

Program Snapshot

School/Division
Performing Arts

Campus Locations
Main Campus - Alfred, NY

Major
Theatre (BA, BFA)

Double Major
Double Major option(s) offered.

Minor
Theatre

Program Contact
Kevin Kolton Bradley

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Inclusion

The Performing Arts at Alfred University is a welcoming space open to everyone, regardless of background or experience. With seating for 700+, the Miller Performing Arts Center serves as cultural hubs for the region. Students can find their place by joining courses, ensembles, private lessons, theater productions, clubs, or attending events. The Alfred University Performing Arts community embraces all who seek connection and collaboration through creativity in the arts.

Mentorship

Receive personalized mentorship in the performing arts through hands-on experiences like internships, research, and performance projects. Our dedicated faculty and visiting artists offer close guidance to help you develop your creative talents and technical skills. With small studio classes and the opportunity to lead or participate in projects, you'll be supported in every step of your artistic journey, ensuring your growth and success.

Intersections

Collaborate across music, theater, dance, performance design and technology as well as disciplines outside the performing arts with mentorship from dedicated faculty and visiting artists. Our intimate studio classes foster cross-disciplinary innovation, helping you develop both artistic and technical skills while connecting with others to create bold, collaborative work that reflects diverse perspectives and talents.

Earn A Bachelor of Fine Arts

Alfred University offers B.F.A. degrees in Interdisciplinary Performing Arts with focus areas in Dance, Music-Performance, Music-Sound Studies, Performance Design & Technology, and Theatre Applicants.

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About Our Theatre Programs

Theatre focuses on the art and craft, artistic and academic aspects of creating theater. This comprehensive program integrates music, dance, and performance design and technology, fostering collaboration across multiple disciplines. Through practical experience and innovative projects, explore new ways of expressing, performing, and experiencing live performance. Gain a deep understanding of theater while developing creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Hands-on experience in acting, directing, production, and design prepares you for dynamic, interdisciplinary projects and collaborations.

From Theory to Performance to Practice

At Alfred University, our theatre students immerse themselves in dynamic, rigorous training across acting, voice, movement, directing, devising, and ensemble work. With a variety of productions directed or devised by faculty, visiting artists, and students, there are ample opportunities to engage with complex, challenging roles both on stage and in design and production. Our curriculum embraces a wide array of stylistic practices, including physical improvisation, Laban, devised theatre, site-specific work, global theatre history, and writing for performance, ensuring a rich, diverse learning experience for all.

Learn and Collaborate

At Alfred University, our theatre program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and inclusivity. All our instructors are practicing professionals, bringing their vibrant arts experience directly into the classroom. We invite Visiting Artists to share their vision and expertise, whether through productions, workshops, or online engagements. Our partnership with Performance Design and Technology expands opportunities for students, offering career development workshops and insights into working as independent artists. As part of the larger Performing Arts Division, theatre students have the chance to collaborate across dance, performance design, and music, creating a rich, inclusive environment for creative growth. *Photo Credit: www.MarkTulkDigital.media

Faculty / Staff

All Alfred Faculty/Staff

Jonathan Ziese

Assistant Professor of Theatre

Kevin Kolton Bradley

Assistant Professor of Theatre

Facilities

All Alfred Facilities

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Miller Performing Arts Center

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Miller Theater

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C.D. Smith, III Theater

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Herrick Memorial Library

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