Performing Arts Department 
David Neal, chair
Dowd Fine Arts Center, Room 216
(607) 753-2811

Note: This is a self-supporting minor and is not directly associated with the musical theatre major.

SUNY Cortland’s theatre program offers a solid foundation for students interested in theatre as a career or as broadening college experience. In exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of theatre, students can obtain experience in the mounting of major stage productions as well as in smaller, more innovative theatre activities. Acting, directing, technical theatre, arts management, musical theatre, theatre history and criticism are areas that students can examine.

Career Potential

• Actor
• Theatre technician
• Director
• Arts manager