A unique, hands-on theatre experience where students learn by doing.
Dedicated study tracks - Acting/Directing, Design/Technical Theatre, History/Criticism, and Music Theatre - allow students to focus on their specific area of interest, with the opportunity to branch out and gain valuable experience across a range of theatrical areas. At SUNY Oswego Theatre, we place our students at the center of the creative experience. With an active student body, a first-rate group of faculty and professional staff, and a world-class technology range, SUNY Oswego offers opportunities to contribute throughout your degree program. As a member of the School of Communication, Media and the Arts (SCMA), SUNY Oswego Theatre also encourages inter-disciplinary collaboration and interaction.
Students have the opportunity to perform in one of our many on-campus locations, which includes black box studio spaces and the newly renovated Waterman Theatre, a 426-seat proscenium stage. Programming includes the classical canon, modern American works, musical theatre, and new plays, while each season is highlighted by the unique Blackfriars Student Honors Production, an entirely student-driven mainstage performance mentored by department professionals.
Calling SUNY Oswego Theatre Alumni!
If you're a proud alumnus of SUNY Oswego's Theatre Department, we want to hear from you! Check out our new alumni page and update your information for networking opportunities, reunions, and more!
SUNY Oswego Theatre Alumni
Congratulations to the class of 2018!
On Saturday, May 12, we farewelled another wonderful class of SUNY Oswego Theatre graduates: congratulations and the best of luck to our newest alumni, and come back to visit often!
Theatre Alumni Nominated for a(nother) Tony!
SUNY Oswego Theatre are delighted to congratulate alum Brian Ronan ('84) on his 2018 Tony Award® nomination for Best Sound Design of a Musical on the Broadway musical Mean Girls; Brian was previously honored with Tonys for The Book of Mormon and Beautiful.
Brian on IBDb
2018 Student Awards and Scholarships
At the 'Urinetown' opening performance reception on April 21, five SUNY Oswego Theatre students were honored for their work during the 2017-18 year. Congratulations to Shelby Gilbert, Megan Hickey, Cadi Hannold, Devin Croad, and Ryan Benson Smith!
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Devin Croad
Junior Theatre Major (Design/Technical Theatre)
"SUNY Oswego Theatre is special because it is a small community. Being able to grow outside of the theatre with friends, and then watching them excel on a project we all work so hard on is one of the best parts of SUNY Oswego Theatre."
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Sean Ryan
Sophomore Theatre/Communication and Social Interaction Major (Acting/Directing)
"The professors are who make SUNY Oswego theatre what it is. The faculty and staff take a hands-on approach to fostering the growth and artistic development of each student. The professors here are top of the line and truly care about the success of each student."
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Nicole Caroselli
Sophomore Theatre Major (Design/Technical Theatre)
"In every rehearsal, class, and show, there is something new to learn. I have discovered the beauty of putting a show together from pre-production to debriefing and it is amazing how much can be accomplished if everyone puts their knowledge and talent together."
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Ahmanee Simmons
Junior Theatre Major, Psychology Minor (Acting/Directing)
"SUNY Oswego Theatre is so welcoming: in no other major would you see the entire department come together and welcome you. It’s almost as if they’re saying welcome to the neighborhood. As a Major I’ve discovered so much, I can’t even begin to form words."
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Wyatt Gilbert
Junior, Theatre Major (Acting/Directing)
"I chose SUNY Oswego Theatre because I wanted an environment that would allow me to hone my skills so I can one day have a career doing what I love."News
OFFICE
Theatre Department
29 Hewitt Union
Jennifer Knapp, Interim Chair
Sally Van Buren, Secretary
CONTACT
Phone: 315.312.2130
Email: sally.vanburen@oswego.edu