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Department of Theatre and Dance

Fredonia has the most comprehensive selection of theatrical degree programs in the SUNY system. With Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre, and Theatrical Production and Design, and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts, no other SUNY can offer the range of experiences or opportunities that Fredonia does. The State University of New York is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).

Welcome to The Department of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia!

Whether you are a potential, current, or former student you've come to the right place. Please use the column to the left with the various tabs to navigate to other pages for information about our Department. 


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2024-2025 Program Auditions and Information

All audition/interview dates below for Fredonia's Bachelor of Fine Arts Programs (Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre, and Theatrical Production and Design) will take place both in person and remotely.

Audition Information     ApplicatIon Information

The deadline to submit pre-screening materials for the BFA Acting and BFA Musical Theatre programs is February 15th, 2025.  Students whose pre-screening is successful will be invited to attend a virtual live audition on one of the dates listed below.  Fredonia is a participant in the Musical Theatre Common Pre-Screen for the 2024-2025 cycle. 


Bachelor of Fine Arts - Acting                                                          Apply Now!

  • Saturday, October 26th, 2024
  • Saturday, February 1st, 2025 
  • Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
  • Saturday, March 29th, 2025

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance                                                           Apply Now!

  • Saturday, November 9th, 2024
  • Saturday, February 1st, 2025 
  • Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
  • Saturday, March 29th, 2025

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre                                        Apply Now!

  • Saturday, October 26th, 2024 
  • Saturday, February 1st, 2025
  • Saturday, February 8th, 2025
  • Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
  • Saturday, March 1st, 2025
  • Saturday, March 29th, 2025

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatrical Production & Design           Apply Now!

  • Saturday, November 9th, 2024
  • Saturday, February 1st, 2025
  • Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 
  • Saturday, March 29th, 2025

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Interested in a great education? Interested in Theatre and Dance? You just found it at Fredonia! Please explore our website, check out the programs we offer, and apply for an audition!

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