Welcome to The Department of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia!
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, a Bachelor of Science in Dance, 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).
2026-2027 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 19, 2027. 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 2026-2027 cycle.
On Our Stages!
26-27 Walter Gloor Mainstage Series
- Cabaret (Oct. 23, 24, 30, & 31 @ 7:30pm; Oct. 25 & Nov. 1 @ 2pm)
- R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) (Dec. 3-5 @ 7:30pm; Dec. 5-6 @ 2pm)
- Blood and Sequins (March 4-6 @ 7:30pm; March 6 & 7 @ 2pm)
- A Little Night Music (April 2, 3, 9, & 10 @ 7:30pm; April 4 & 11 @ 2pm)
- Fredonia Dance Ensemble (April 29, 30, & May 1 @ 7:30pm)
26-27 New Works Series
- Fall FredSong Singer/Songwriter Showcase (Oct. 6 @ 7:30pm)
- Merrins Fall Chamber Concert (Nov. 12-14 @ 7:30pm; Nov. 15 @ 2pm)
- Spring FredSong Singer/Songwriter Showcase (March 23 @ 7:30pm)
- Dance Senior Projects (April 8-10 & April 15-17 @ 7:30pm)
- Envision BA Showcase (April 16 @ 7:30pm & April 17 @ 2pm)
- Envision Symposium (April 20 @ 6pm)
- Fredonia Young Company (April 23-24 @ 7:30pm; April 24-25 @ 2pm)
- One Act Play Festival (May 4-7 @ 7:30pm)