Conservatory of
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Conservatory of Theatre Arts
A Bright Room Called Day
Whether center stage or behind the scenes, we offer the perfect environment for making theatre.
Transform Passion Into Profession
The Conservatory of Theatre Arts offers intensive, highly focused BFA professional training programs in Acting and Theatre Design/Technology and a Theatre and Performance BA program for those interested in exploring the history and aesthetics of world drama and the possibilities of theatrical expression—as directors, dramaturgs, and theatre-makers—within a broader liberal arts context.
Your path to a robust career begins here—the only conservatory of theatre in the SUNY system.
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Learn more about each program’s individual application instructions.
Acting BFATheatre and Performance BADesign/Tech BFA
Latest Stories
Precious Omigie ’23 Joins Shakespeare in the Park
The recent grad joins award-winning cast members Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), Sandra Oh (Killing Eve), Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther), and Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family) in Twelfth Night, a comic romp about romance, gender roles, and mistaken identity.
Tony® Award Nominee Micah Stock ’11 Returns to Broadway in ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’
Costarring Laurie Metcalf, the play debuted last summer at the renowned Steppenwolf Theater Company where Stock was hailed by The Chicago Sun Times as “shockingly terrific” and “a revelation.”
In the Emmy Spotlight: Parker Posey and Stanley Tucci
And the shows featuring our alumni that rose to the top.
Upcoming Events
Nov
19
Not by Bed Alone - Conservatory of Theatre Arts
by Georges Feydeau, translated by Norman R. Shapiro, and directed by A. Dean Irby
Not by Bed Alone is a fast-paced farce filled with mistaken identities, witty misunderstandings, and outrageous comedy. The play follows a series of chaotic encounters that unravel through clever timing and sharp dialogue. This classic comedy captures the humor and absurdity of relationships, showcasing Feydeau’s mastery farce.
Nov
19
Mad Forest - Conservatory of Theatre Arts
by Caryl Churchill, directed by Christopher McCann
Our production of Mad Forest, a gripping, poetic drama inspired by the 1989 Romanian Revolution, is an actor-driven production that highlights the power of performance. Blending documentary-style interviews with imaginative storytelling, the play explores political upheaval’s impact on ordinary lives. Through humor and tragedy, Mad Forest examines fear, memory, and resistance, revealing the complexities of freedom and the human spirit during profound change.
Nov
20
Not by Bed Alone - Conservatory of Theatre Arts
by Georges Feydeau, translated by Norman R. Shapiro, and directed by A. Dean Irby
Not by Bed Alone is a fast-paced farce filled with mistaken identities, witty misunderstandings, and outrageous comedy. The play follows a series of chaotic encounters that unravel through clever timing and sharp dialogue. This classic comedy captures the humor and absurdity of relationships, showcasing Feydeau’s mastery farce.
