Medea Stage
About
We are a dynamic team of educators committed to providing an exceptional experience for all our students. We're a small but mighty team with big goals. We know that every student has the potential to achieve great things and we take a personalized approach to meet the specific needs of each student.
We believe hands-on experiences set the stage for success in the professional world. Our students engage in a wide range of hands-on projects and activities, giving them the opportunity to apply what they've learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios. We support our students' learning and engagement by coordinating professional opportunities with area theaters and dance companies, providing access to mentorships and internships, and ensuring access to hands-on experience on our productions starting in their very first semester.
We are committed to artistry, pushing boundaries, and fostering diversity, equity, and compassion in everything we do. We believe theater is an incredibly powerful medium to inspire change and make a real difference in the world. Whether you're interested in acting, directing, dance, playwriting, stage management, design, or any other aspect of theater, we're here to support you every step of the way. So come join us and discover what it means to be a part of a community that's truly dedicated to your success!
Why Theater at Buffalo State?
Accomplished Faculty
Our theater faculty have earned degrees from well-known and respected graduate schools and continue to engage in professional development. Many continue to work in professional theaters and present at conferences across the globe.
Active Alumni
Our alumni understand the unique value of theater and dance—its contributions to society today and throughout history, in our culture, and across the globe. They are involved in all aspects of the theater.
Mentorship Opportunities
Our programs help students develop a critical curiosity to continue to expand their knowledge and discern information as engaged citizens.
The study of theater complements many different disciplines and will help you with any career path.
Innovative Spaces
Our innovative student productions make use of state-of-the-art performance halls, rehearsal spaces, and studios on campus.
Accreditation and Assessment
Accreditation
Our theater program has been accredited since 2005 by the National Association of Schools of Theater (NAST). NAST establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for theatre and theatre-related disciplines
Assessment
Programmatic assessment of student learning demonstrates that students have appropriate knowledge, skills, and competencies in their chosen discipline.
Assessment begins with a plan that clearly states learning outcomes for the program along with how and when these outcomes will be assessed on a continuous cycle.
A curriculum map aligns these learning outcomes with required courses in the program that introduce, reinforce, and show mastery of the outcomes as a student progresses towards graduation.
Taken together, all of this information provides a basis for assessment of student achievement and continuous improvement.
Our Mission
Strengthened by our unique urban setting and diverse cultural community, Buffalo State theater provides intensive individual artistic training supported by a robust liberal arts education.
Our Vision
Through the vehicles of engagement, excellence, and social responsibility we strive to develop the next generation of globally impactful artists and citizens.