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Considering the University of Rhode Island Department of Theatre for your undergraduate education? BFA conservatory training is offered in:
    •     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 the ocean shore and driving distance to Providence, Boston and New York

The URI Theatre program provides a conservatory experience within a pre-professional liberal arts setting. The distinguished faculty, guest artists and staff place an equal emphasis on the theoretical and practical understanding of theatre. Artistically vibrant, relevant and rooted in collaboration, our unique production program enriches all students and serves the educational and cultural needs of the university and the greater community.