Music, Theatre & Dance
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On stage or in the classroom, our students study with the best artists/teachers in New England.
Ready to Enter the Arts and Beyond
By putting theory into practice, our students have opportunities to perform, sharpen their skills, and work one-on-one with supportive faculty. Our students are prepared for successful careers as performers, scholars, and educators - without the debt.
Music Programs
The quality of music education at Rhode Island College is second to none. Our music graduates go on to sing with the Metropolitan Opera, appear as soloists on national television, conduct regional orchestras nationwide and so much more.
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We Offer Undergraduate & Graduate Programs
- Music BA and Minor Program
- Music Education BM
- Music Performance BM and Minor Programs in Music and Jazz Studies
- Music Education MAT Graduate Degree
- Music Education MMEd Graduate Degree
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Theatre Programs
RIC's Theatre B.A. program offers concentrations in performance, design/technical theatre, musical theatre, and general theatre.
A theatre minor provides a great way for non-theatre majors to diversify and compliment their major program.
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Dance Programs
The B.A. in dance performance encourages individual expression while emphasizing the three aspects of dance study: style and technique, composition and performance, history and theory.
Our minor in dance gives students this three-pronged experience in a small package, complimenting their major.
Inter-Library Loan Promotional Video | A RIC Dance Company and Providence Public Library Collaboration
Auditions are Coming Up!
Auditions are required for music, theatre and dance majors at Rhode Island College.
Please Note: You don't need to wait to be admitted to RIC in order to audition, but we recommend that you at least have your Admissions application completed by your audition date.
Performance is your passion. Pursue it!
By Alan Ball. Directed by Bailey Oliveira.
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By Alan Ball. Directed by Bailey Oliveira.
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Music Updates and Successes
![Jessica sings into a microphone](/sites/default/files/styles/width_560/public/2023-05/jessica-zeltzer_560x720_1.jpg?itok=wtZZ45tM)
Zeltzer started writing lyrics at age nine and has copyrighted more than a dozen songs.
Dance Updates and Successes
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In this interview, Gil Cruz reflects on his journey from RIC to Broadway.
Theatre Updates and Successes
![Jason Cabral](/sites/default/files/styles/width_560/public/2023-08/jason-cabral_560x720.jpg?itok=2E53D73c)
RIC theatre major went from acting to administration.
Explore Music, Theatre, & Dance
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Contact Us
Department of Music, Theatre and Dance
Rhode Island College is unrivaled in music, theatre and dance in Southeastern New England.
- phone401-456-9883
- placeNazarian Center for the Performing Arts
Box Office
Ticketing outlet for Sapinsley Hall, Roberts Auditorium, and The Forman Theatre
- emailboxoffice@budget-app.com
- phone(401) 456-8144
- placeSapinsley Hall Lobby, Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts