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2025-2026 Franklin & Marshall College Catalog
Theatre Major
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The study of theatre at Franklin & Marshall College embraces all aspects of dramatic art as part of a liberal arts education. Interdisciplinary by nature, theatre studies allow all students to develop aesthetic responses and abilities in understanding and making dramatic works of art. The collective aesthetic and intellectual activities that make up the work of theatre, including reading, writing, discussing, creating and performing, help students develop skills necessary for useful, collaborative, and productive participation in society.
The theatre program at F&M integrates theory and practice as students develop historical knowledge, creative and critical thinking skills and combine them with current practices in performance, playwriting, dramatic writing, design, and studies in drama.
Introductory courses, as well as departmental productions, are open to all College students, including those without previous theatre experience.
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Theatre and Dance Department Faculty
Professor Jennifer Conley, Chair Brian T. Silberman
Professor of Theatre Pamela Vail
Professor of Dance Rachel Anderson-Rabern
Associate Professor of Theatre Jennifer L. Conley
Associate Professor of Dance Julia Kamanda
Adjunct Instructor of Theatre Emily Liberatore
Resident Costume Designer Robert Marenick
Resident Technical Director Jacob Sikorski
Resident Scenic and Lighting Designer, Adjunct Instructor of Theatre Rachel Strayer
Adjunct Instructor of Theatre Joanna Underhill
Adjunct Instructor of Theatre Major Requirements:
A major in Theatre consists of a minimum of 9.5 credits, with courses required from each of the following topic areas: Plays and Processes (2 total), Developing Craft (4 total), and Creating Performance (3 total). Additional requirements include a senior capstone project, and the successful completion of at least two crew assignments. Plays and Processes
(2 of the following): Developing Craft
(4 of the following): Creating Performance
(3 of the following): Note:
To be considered for honors in theatre, graduating seniors must meet the College’s general requirements for honors, with a project approved by at least two members of the theatre faculty. Off-Campus Study:
Theatre majors have studied abroad in the following programs in recent years: British American Drama Academy; London Dramatic Academy; University of London, Royal Holloway College, London; SIT, Prague, Czech Republic; IES, Milan and London; Laban, London, Bilkent Exchange in Ankara, Turkey; Interstudy University of Cape Town, South Africa; University of Glasgow, Scotland; ASE Bath, England; Queen Mary College at Univer- sity of London, and National Theatre Institute at the O’Neill Theatre Center, Connecticut. See the International and Off-Campus Study section of the Catalog for further information. |
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