The People of Theater
The Theater Department is home to an ever-growing family of artists and scholars interconnected by creativity, passion, and engagement. Our stories weave together a community where our students effectively communicate their expectations and needs, sharing thoughtful feedback with faculty, staff, and peers, to ensure success.
![Naila Ansari teaching in the dance studio](/sites/theater/files/styles/image_grid_2_xl/public/images/ansari-inclass.jpg?h=c3f433ad&itok=Q_fLPah0)
Our Faculty
Our accomplished faculty inspire creativity to help students to push the boundaries of their own risk-taking and motivation.
![Students playing with Rwandan children](/sites/theater/files/styles/image_grid_2_xl/public/images/afp-rwanda.jpg?h=79fe8cde&itok=1qUNyl7f)
Our Students
Our students are prepared to leverage their abilities to contribute in a meaningful way to their communities on a local, national, and/or international level as a citizen in the democratic tradition.
![Actors doing table work](/sites/theater/files/styles/image_grid_2_xl/public/images/Lisette%20and%20MM%20Pippin.jpg?h=8ddbcb83&itok=N6EjVFqx)
Our Alumni
Our alumni leverage their abilities by contributing in a meaningful way to their communities on a local, national, and/or international level.
![Roslyn Ruff, guest artist](/sites/theater/files/styles/image_grid_2_xl/public/images/ruff-rosalyn.jpg?h=74793b17&itok=6QxJQwAy)
Guest Artists
Talented artists from all aspects of the theater share their talent, experience, wisdom and insight to enrich our students' learning experience.