Ackpoor

Hey everyone,

I am set on Bard for next year, and I was wondering if anyone had valuable information regarding the theatre program there? When I perused the course catalogue, I noticed that most of the electives for theatre were for acting majors as opposed to production majors and theatre historians. I liked the way most of the theatre cirriculum is connected with literature and reading due to the fact that I a) love to read and b) I have an internship this summer with American Place Theatre in NYC. The mission statement for the theatre is "literature to life" where they convert renowned works into monologue performances. I also liked the way Bard has, for 3rd and 4th year students, the opportunity to study abroad with the exchange school in St.Petersburgh, Russia, to study Russian Theatre and literature.

In short, I would like to know about the theatre arts cirriculum at bard more in depth for a person who wants to persue historical and "backstage" elements of the art form (not acting). I am a good actress/musical theatre actress, and I have a nice portfolio of stage credits (on stage and off-stage), however, I would rather build skills as a designer, director, producer, artist, educator, historian, etc.

Thank You!

heyalb

You're already halfway there, in being accepted and knowing what you want to do. Congratulations!

If I were you, I'd set up a meeting with the Chairman of the Theater Arts department, tell him/her what you're looking for, and ask "is there anybody else there that would be good for me to talk with?" S/he may put you in contact with the Chairman of Art History, or any one of a number of other contacts.

Your best bet is to go to the source. They will not disappoint!