Theatre Arts at RIT
Theatre Arts
at RIT
Setting the Stage
Whether you are under the lights on stage or you’d rather be working the lights as a force behind the scenes, getting involved in theatre at RIT is easy. With for-credit and extracurricular offerings, you’ll be sure to find classes, productions, workshops and other programs that allow you to incorporate theatre experiences into your time at RIT. Expert faculty and instructors will help you grow in your understanding of theatre, and joint theatre seasons between RIT and NTID provide opportunities to perform in unique and inclusive ways.
Theatre Minor and Immersion
As part of their bachelor’s degree requirements, RIT students must complete an immersion—a concentration of three courses in a particular area. Undergraduate students also have the option of completing a minor, which can complement their major or enable them to pursue an area of personal interest.
Theatre Courses
There’s nothing like the thrill of a live performance. Whether you’re a participant in the planning, a key player in the execution, or an enthralled member of the audience, you’re a part of something special. At RIT, all aspects of what goes into planning and executing a performance are covered, ensuring that when it’s time for the show to go on, you’ll be ready.
“Acting makes me feel happy because it makes me feel calm. It makes me feel energetic. Acting fuels me.”
Ndidi Chimah A hospitality and tourism management major from Owings Mills, Md., has been acting for about 10 years and plans to audition for a play in the spring.
Ndidi Chimah A hospitality and tourism management major from Owings Mills, Md., has been acting for about 10 years and plans to audition for a play in the spring.
2023/2024 Joint Theatre & Dance Season
November: Thy Name is Woman
December: AstroDance II: Across the Universe
April: Ada and the Engine
April: Immersive Theatre Project
April: Deaf Creators Play Festival
August: Titus Andronicus
Full Season Announcement
Workshops
Each semester, the RIT Theatre Arts Program offers a variety of theatrical events including guest artist workshops and informal play readings. We believe that students truly benefit from multiple artistic perspectives, so we invest in bringing working theatre professionals to campus for workshops that are both engaging and educational.
Theatre Groups
RIT Players
RIT Players is a student-run theatre group. From the acting, directing, and choreography to the set construction, lighting, and sound, RIT students are the driving force behind our productions.
Sunshine 2.0
Sunshine 2.0 is a professional traveling theatre troupe based at RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf. The troupe provides performances and activities for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adults that highlight the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), as well as educational topics pertaining to the Deaf experience.