Majoring in Drama
Costume from Into The Woods, 2006
Choosing to major in Drama at Vassar is an exciting and challenging path. Our program focuses on the study of world-theater and literatures from the Greeks through the 21st century, as well as hands on theater making through the art of collaboration. We teach dynamic courses in acting, directing, dramaturgy, design, and playwriting. Our aim is to introduce students to the theoretical and practical dimensions of theater through the encounter of a variety of genres and cultures, and to encourage students to generate new work through collective creation.
The Vassar Experimental Theater presents six to eight productions a year in the Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film and the Powerhouse Theater. Of these productions, roughly half are student directed.
We do not require auditions for majoring in the department, however, auditions are required to act in our plays. Our productions are open to any students, including non-drama majors. Submissions of previous or current work are not needed and can not be returned if sent. Contact the Drama department for any comments, questions or concerns:
- drama@vassar.edu
- Box Office: 845.437.5584 or boxoffice@vassar.edu