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Wilkes University

Division of Performing Arts - Theatre Arts

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84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre,Pennsylvania 18766
570.408.4417
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Design and Technology

Minor in Dance

Minor in Music


As a theatre arts student at Wilkes, you’ll pursue preprofessional training with a focus on acting/directing, design/tech or dance. Become a well-rounded theatrical artist who can discover career opportunities on the stage, big or small screen, or emerging online outlets. Performing arts students at Wilkes enhance their creative abilities through an integrative approach to theatre practice in the context of a liberal arts education. Our small, repertory company-sized department provides robust, hands-on experience as soon as the first semester on campus. Explore the classics, Broadway-style productions, relevant modern plays, dance concerts and innovative works.

Faculty Info:

Mr. Dwight J. Camillucci, Mr. Joseph C. Dawson, Degnan Boonin, Ms. Kristin M. Degnan Boonin, Rebecca A. Elfman, Lynne M. Esgro, Mr. Vincent J. Insalaco, Dr. Mark P. Johnson, Dr. Leesa M. Levy, Jon Liebetrau, Ms. Alicia R. Lindsey, Mr. Kenneth E. McGraw, Mr. Terry D. Moore, Dr. Philip G. Simon, Mrs. Maryellen Sloat, Mrs. Tsukasa Waltich.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Puffs
(4/18/24 - 4/21/24)
Wilkes University Theatre
Fun Home
(2/22/24 - 2/25/24)
Wilkes University Theatre
Chicago
(4/7/22 - 4/10/22)
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Chicago
(4/7/22 - 4/10/22)
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Men on Boats
(11/5/20 - 11/8/20)
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Good People
(11/5/20 - 11/8/20)
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Doubt, A Parable
(9/26/19 - 9/29/19)
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The Dining Room
(4/4/19 - 4/7/19)
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CABARET (REVISED-1987)
(2/21/19 - 2/24/19)
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PIPPIN
(11/10/17 - 11/19/17)
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CHARLIE BROWN (REVISED)
(2/17/17 - 2/26/17)
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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
(11/11/16 - 11/20/16)
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SHOUT!! THE MOD MUSICAL
(11/13/15 - 11/22/15)
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THE NO-FRILLS REVUE
(2/14/14 - 2/23/14)
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SEUSSICAL
(11/8/13 - 11/17/13)
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A CHORUS LINE
(11/5/12 - 9/1/13)
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ARCHY & MEHITABEL
(2/15/13 - 2/24/13)
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Little Women
(2/17/12 - 2/26/12)
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THE WHO'S TOMMY
(11/11/11 - 11/20/11)
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Almost, Maine
(9/29/11 - 10/2/11)
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
(4/7/11 - 4/10/11)
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Songs for a New World
(2/18/11 - 2/26/11)
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Adding Machine:A Musical
(11/12/10 - 11/21/10)
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