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Fairfield,Connecticut 06825-1000
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre

Minor in Theatre Arts

Minor in Dance


The Theatre Arts major, with two tracks in Acting and Musical Theatre, is an interactive degree that combines theory and in practice courses to prepare students for a career in the arts post graduation. Under instruction from professionals in the industry, students will be given ample opportunities to grow in an academic and artistic capacity. All enrolled Sacred Heart University students, regardless of major, are invited to participate in the Theatre Arts Program.

Faculty Info:

Shanshan Wang, Sara “Sally” Ross Ph.D.



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Blessed Unrest Presents LA MUSICA DEUXIÈME By Marguerite Duras
by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2024

Blessed Unrest, New York City's award-winning subversive physical theater ensemble for an adventurous audience, presents La Musica Deuxième, written by revolutionary, communist, and feminist Marguerite Duras.

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by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023

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Cady Huffman & Mary Ann McSweeney to Perform At Sacred Heart University Community Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 04, 2023

Tony Award winner Cady Huffman and renowned bass player Mary Ann McSweeney perform an eclectic and acoustic collection of popular music at Sacred Heart University Community Theatre. Don't miss this unique and stripped-down take on songs by Jimi Hendrix, Peggy Lee, JayZ, and Julie Andrews. Tickets and info available.

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Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating its 39th season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, continues 'The Music Man,' playing July 28 to August 12. Featuring a live band and a cast of talented local actors, performances take place outdoors under the stars at the Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Road, in Danbury, adjacent to the Richter Park Public Golf Course, just off I-84, Exit 2.

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Musical performance from band Los Lobos will be at SHU Community Theatre  this month. The performance is on Sunday, February 19, at 7 p.m.

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Sacred Heart University Community Theatre presents Broadway The Calla-way! The unforgettable evening includes the performance of showstoppers from West Side Story, Chicago, Funny Girl, Cats, Carousel, Wicked and more. Part of the Newtown MediSpa Broadway on Post Series.

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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Promises, Promises
(4/11/24 - 4/14/24)
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She Kills Monsters
(3/14/24 - 3/24/24)
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Joni Mitchell 80th Birthday Tribute Featuring The Joni Project in Broadway Joni Mitchell 80th Birthday Tribute Featuring The Joni Project
(11/11/23 - 11/11/23)
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre
The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook featuring Aztec Two-Step 2.0 with narration by Tony Traguardo in Broadway The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook featuring Aztec Two-Step 2.0 with narration by Tony Traguardo
(9/23/23 - 9/23/23)
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre
A Chorus Line
(4/7/22 - 4/10/22)
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A Chorus Line
(4/7/22 - 4/10/22)
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Sweat
(3/17/22 - 3/27/22)
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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
(9/23/21 - 10/3/21)
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The Pillowman
(3/19/20 - 3/29/20)
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The Great American Trailer Park Musical
(2/13/20 - 2/23/20)
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The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later
(9/26/19 - 10/6/19)
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HAIR
(4/4/19 - 4/7/19)
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Ordinary Days
(2/14/19 - 2/24/19)
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GODSPELL-2012 REVISED VERSION in Broadway GODSPELL-2012 REVISED VERSION
(7/27/18 - 7/29/18)
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GODSPELL
(7/27/18 - 7/29/18)
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BARNUM
(7/5/18 - 7/22/18)
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In the Heights
(4/12/18 - 4/15/18)
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Be More Chill
(2/15/18 - 2/25/18)
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NEXT TO NORMAL
(11/2/17 - 11/12/17)
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Jesus Christ Superstar
(4/6/17 - 4/9/17)
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WORKING-2012 REVISED VERSION
(3/16/17 - 3/26/17)
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TICK TICK BOOM!
(3/10/16 - 3/20/16)
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SWEENEY TODD
(4/16/15 - 4/19/15)
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THE FANTASTICKS
(3/12/15 - 3/22/15)
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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
(4/18/13 - 4/21/13)
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SPRING AWAKENING
(4/19/12 - 4/22/12)
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