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Performing Arts Department

With a B.F.A. in musical theatre, our Performing Arts Department provides a foundation in music, theatre, dance and technical theatre, resulting in thorough professional training for a career in this exciting field.

You’ll work with the finest teachers of voice, acting, dance, theatre history, music history and theory, and gain a liberal arts education at the same time..

In addition, you’ll have opportunities to perform in main-stage musicals, classic and contemporary plays, student-directed one-act plays, workshops and readings of new musicals, and choral and instrumental ensembles. A 386-seat theatre, a recital hall, a lab theatre, a dance studio and practice and rehearsal rooms will support your study.

Whether you pursue a career as a performer, work behind the scenes or become a teacher, your experience at SUNY Cortland will serve you in a variety of career options.



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Women’s History Month events at a glance

Women’s History Month events at a glance

This year’s events through March and beyond are themed on “Moving Forward Together.”


Family comes first in production of Eleemosynary

Family comes first in production of Eleemosynary

The co-production with Cortland Repertory Theater promises drama and humor that hits home.


Cortland gets early look at Broadway-bound show

Cortland gets early look at Broadway-bound show

“John Proctor is the Villain” is described as a poignant drama that mixes in some big laughs.