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Sweet Briar's program is committed to deepening a student’s knowledge and appreciation of the theatre by studying its past, learning the theoretical background of its various parts, including acting, directing, design, play writing and technical theatre, and regular participation in theatrical productions. Students have the opportunity to participate in all phases of production work as well as to specialize in either acting/directing or design/technical theatre. The department produces a broad range of material from the classics to musicals to modern experimental theatre. Students work with the faculty as well as with guest artists each year.

SB Theatre Congratulates 2012 Presidential Medalist, Alexandra St. Pierre!
A. St. Pierre in BABY

Alex performing in SB Theatre's Winter 2012 Production of "Baby" Concert Musical
(photo by Kylene Hayslett)

What our Students and Faulty are doing Summer 2012

Molly Harper '13: will be a stage Manager and camp counselor for Stage Door Manor in New York.

Meg Mason '12: has one-year contract at Wayside Theater in Middletown, VA.

Sierra Wright '12: will play Esse in "Pathway to Freedom" for Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre in Snow Camp, NC.

Box Office and Theatre Manager Shelbie Filson: will perform the role of Betty Jean in The Marvelous Wonderettes at Renaissance Theatre Company.

Professor William Kershner: will travel to Scotland to attend the Edinburgh Fringe in preparation for the SBC class that will produce a play for the 2013 Fringe.

Assistant Professor Ursula Kuhar: will be making her Italian debut in the title role in Handel's Orlando in Siena, Italy as part of the city's opera festival. During her time there, she will also be studying voice and Italian.

Associate Professor Loretta Wittman: is choreographing Hello, Dolly! for Lynchburg, VA's Academy of Fine Arts, will perform thr role of Mrs. Squires in The Music Man for Ash Lawn Opera in Charlottesville, VA, and wil conduct a Musical Theatre Choreography workshop as a guest artist of BLUR.

PAD logo Thanks to all who attended our informational event for SBC's undeclared minors on Thursday, February 9: Hearts, Smarts, & the Performing Arts. If you have any questions about all the Performing Arts Division's exciting majors, minors, and certificate programs, please contact any of our faculty!