Department of Theatre

The URI Theatre program provides a conservatory experience within a pre-professional liberal arts setting. The distinguished faculty, guest artists and staff place an equal emphasis on the theoretical and practical understanding of theatre. Artistically vibrant, relevant and rooted in collaboration, our unique production program enriches all students and serves the educational and cultural needs of the university and the greater community. At URI, studying theatre goes way beyond acting. Theatre is a collaborative art, requiring discipline, hard work, high standards of performance, and passion—just ask anyone involved in bringing a play to life. Your role is valued here, whether you are acting, writing, directing, designing the set, running sound or sewing the costumes. This respect for the work that everyone does—both on stage and off—defines the URI theatre department’s approach.