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Location: Smith Center for the Arts G66
Phone: 401-865-2327
Fax: 401-865-1137

The Department of Theatre, Dance, and Film offers a major in theatre that leads to the bachelor of arts degree, minors in both theatre and dance, and a variety of courses in film.

Theatre

The primary goal of the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Film is the development of theatre artists.  It provides knowledge of and experience in the discipline of theatre, offering a foundation necessary for graduate study and continued professional development.  By developing theatre artists, the department directly enriches the life of the College through a program of public performances.

In keeping with the liberal arts foundation, the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Film is committed to providing its students with a thorough background in theatre history, theory, criticism, and literature.  This approach arises from the belief that in addition to developing proficiency in a variety of theatre crafts and performance techniques, the young theatre artist must understand theatre as an art which exists in a historical, political, spiritual, and economic context.

Since theatre is completed only when it has been communicated to other persons, the responsibility to develop and educate audiences, within the Providence College community and beyond, is incorporated into both production and classroom experiences.

The Major
A major is offered in theatre which leads to the bachelor of arts degree.

The Minor
A minor in theatre is also available. 

Please see http://www.providence.edu/Theatre/Theatre.htm for more specific information on the Theatre major or minor.  For detailed information on the requirements for the theatre major or minor, as well as course listings and descriptions, please see the on-line undergraduate catalog. 

Dance

The Minor
The Department of Theatre, Dance, and Film offers a minor in dance.  This course of study is designed to give students a foundation in dance technique, composition, history, and criticism.  Opportunities for advanced study off-campus are available during the junior and senior years.  Course work in dance is complemented by the Providence College Dance Company, which is sponsored by the department.  The dance company gives advanced students the opportunity to choreograph, perform, and study with faculty and visiting artists and enriches the campus by offering regular dance performances.

Please see http://www.providence.edu/Theatre/Dance.htm for more information concerning the Dance minor.  For course listings and descriptions, please see the on-line undergraduate catalog. 

Film

The Minor
A minor in film/video is offered through the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Film.  Film/Video minors will become familiar with the basic elements of film/video appreciation and production.  They will be equipped to shape their own creative impulses and to respond critically to the vast amount of work generated in this field. Students in the program will study film history, theory, criticism, and filmmaking, through both academic and studio courses.

Please see http://www.providence.edu/Theatre/Film.htm for more specific information. For course listings and descriptions, please see the on-line undergraduate catalog. 

The Faculty

Professors
Mary G. Farrell, M.F.A.
Wendy Oliver, M.F.A., Ed.D.,  Chairperson

Associate Professors
David M. Cabral, M.F.A.
John P. Garrity, M.F.A.
Kenneth Gumbert, O.P., M.F.A. [sabbatical 2007-2008 academic year]
Matthew D. Powell, O.P., Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty
Jack Phelan, M.A.

Visit the Web pages maintained by the Department of Theatre, Dance and Film:
http://www.providence.edu/theatre/