The Department of Theatre Arts believes in fostering theatre makers, not followers, through a well-rounded education that develops skills central to a 21st-century artistic market. While we encourage students to select a primary pathway within the Theatre Major, every student who graduates with a Hartwick theatre degree will earn experience in directing, acting, technical skills, dramaturgy, and more.
Mission Statement: Hartwick’s Department of Theatre Arts engages undergraduate students in the creative, intellectual, and experiential practice of theatre within a liberal arts education. We prepare students to become versatile theatre practitioners equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experience to pursue careers as independent and collaborative artists capable of pursuing advanced education and/or working in the performing arts and allied professions.
Please note: Hartwick College focuses on offering fall, January, and spring term undergraduate courses in person, however circumstances may require us to offer a small number of courses in this department through distance education. In times of emergency, following regulatory guidelines, all classes may temporarily need to be delivered through distance education, including online. We also offer a slate of courses online in the summer to help our students make progress towards their degrees. With support from an academic advisor, students needing particular courses may have other online options as well. If you have questions about the way courses are delivered in your program, please contact your Department or Program Chair.
Incoming Students: Email us, theatre@hartwick.edu, to schedule an Audition Interview
Exciting Student Outcomes
Hartwick students have the opportunity to present their work at the regional theater portion of national Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF).
Read more about their participation.
Six alumni premiered an original production in ANT Fest. The festival highlights work by indie-theater makers and new talent. It is sponsored by Ars Nova Hub in New York City. Read more about their roles in “Willa”.
Internships
Glimmerglass Festival
Box Office Intern
Lindsey Partelow ‘17
Portland Stage
Electrics Intern
Lynda Birt ‘16
Graduate School
Circle in the Square Theatre School
Professional Acting Workshop
Brian Cook ‘16
NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Musical Theatre Writing
Chase O’Neill ‘16
Employment
Shakespeare and Company
Props Artisan
Danielle Weaver ‘15
Faust- New York Theatre of Actors
Actress- Marguerite
Sarah Walsh ‘15
Thinking about being a theatre arts major or minor? Find out what the requirements are!
The Theatre Arts Department is proud to offer a wide variety of courses.
Check out our current course offerings.
Theatre is such a diverse field that it is no wonder that there are many different activities to get involved in.
More about special opportunities
The theatre arts faculty are dedicated to student learning and do everything they can to bolster experiential learning.
Contact the Theatre Arts Department
