Department of Theatre
State University of New York
College at Oneonta
The Theatre Department offers
a Bachelor of Arts degree, or
a Bachelor of Science degree in Theatre with Performance/Directing or Design/Technical Theatre concentrations.
Production experience is an integral part of the Oneonta Theatre program.
Our students gain authentic practice in many aspects of theatre, including:
acting directing
dramaturgy and text analysis
stage management
scenic, costume, make-up, sound and lighting design construction and fabrication of sets, props & costumes
wigs, make-up & prosthetics wardrobe and running crew experience;
as well as independent study, teaching assistantships, and internships.
Majors combine academic courses with practical experience on-stage and off, using state-of-the-art facilities, current theatre pedagogy and cutting-edge technology.
The Theatre Department manages two excellent theatre spaces,The Goodrich Theater, a 487 seat proscenium space, and the Hamblin Theatre, a flexible black box facility.
Both theatres are housed in the Fine Arts Building on the Oneonta campus. The theatre plant includes well-equipped scenery and costume shops, dressing room facilities; as well as teaching, office, and studio spaces.