Theatre Arts
Join the Department of Theatre Arts and become part of the next generation of storytellers. Immerse yourself in every aspect of theatre, with the freedom to focus on what inspires you most.
We are dedicated to nurturing New Paltz students' creative identity through a dynamic, experiential, and strongly diverse educational environment. The program aims to build well-rounded theatre-makers by focusing on collaboration and risk taking, whether it’s in the classroom, the studio, or on production. Our faculty are dedicated educators who provide students with models of excellence through their own creation of award-winning work.
We offer a Bachelor of Arts degree grounded in applied contemporary Theatre practices, presenting a wide array of perspectives and possibilities to a student's artistic endeavors. Students enrolled in the Minor program and General Education courses experience the multidisciplinary tradition that is Theatre.
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Alumni Spotlight
Department of Theatre Arts alum Lester Mayers ’19 returned to campus in fall 2026 to direct the world premiere workshop production of his play, "Catch," which centers on the realities of people living with HIV.
See the "Catch" press release for more info, and be sure to read Chronogram's feature about Lester and the play.
